long as the end outcome is greater. In this essay on utilitarianism‚ I would argue Peter Singer’s calculus preferences‚ equality is for all living being but sacrificing one for greater good is plausible. Counter argument of Immanuel Kant’s moral deontology claim‚ it is immoral to consider a human being as a means to an end. John Mills’ actions are right as long they promote happiness‚ wrong if they produce the opposite of happiness as the reply for the counter argument. In conclusion‚ I would ethically
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Consequentialism‚ Deontology‚ and Virtue Ethics The philosophies of consequentialism‚ deontology‚ and virtue ethics are guidelines for decision making that utilize very different theories of how an ethical dilemma should be approached. Consequentialism is a philosophy that asks whether or not the end justifies the means. “In other words‚ an act and therefore a decision is ethical if its favorable consequences outweigh its negative consequences” (Brooks‚ 2007‚ p. 329). Deontology‚ on the other hand
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The three types of theories are utilitarianism‚ deontology‚ and virtue ethics. Utilitarianism is the act of looking at the results and/or penalties of something and choosing to act in a way that yields the best results for the utmost outcome. Deontology is treating other people with respect and dignity‚ treating others as we want to be treated. Virtue Ethics concentrating on the significances of the act we wish to evaluate‚ or the reason or rule that guides the action‚ we look at the character
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There have been scholars who have Normative ethics: conventional ethical theories: Virtue ethics‚ Deontology and utilitarianism. Virtues ethics focuses on the person not the act. Virtue ethics de-emphasises rules‚ consequences and acts. Aristotle agreed with Socrates and Plato that virtues are central to a well-lived life. He believes that an ethical person was the man of virtues. Virtue is the mean between two extremes. There is no univocal definition of ethics which is also known as moral philosophy
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utilitarianism‚ deontology‚ and virtue‚ I think the virtue theory is the most accurate of them all. The theory says a person is determined good or bad based on their character. I think that is most accurate because if a person is constantly acting badly‚ then they would be considered a bad person. If a person is constantly acting good‚ then they will be considered a good person. Looking at the other two theories‚ utilitarianism doesn’t seem wrong to me‚ but it isn’t very accurate. Deontology theory does
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Teleology Teleological theories refer to acting to achieve an outcome that is in keeping with the chosen goal‚ or that produces the best consequences overall. The goal must be clearly stated and be morally worthy of being pursued. The goal is called the “good.” Any actions that will help pursue this goal are considered morally right‚ and vice versa. To determine what we ought or ought not to do‚ pleasure and pain must be the prime consideration. Pleasure‚ or happiness‚ is the “good”
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it is essential to compare what the ethical theories of Utilitarianism‚ Deontology‚ Care Ethics‚ and Virtue Ethics conclude
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Areteology a better way of approaching ethics than Deontology or Teleology? Areteology being the study of virtues and the word arête meaning excellence‚ Areteology can better be defined as the study of excellent human virtues (a divine study). It looks at the ultimate purpose of human life and what might result in practical excellence. It would aim to show people what an excellent human life is and teach people how to live by the excellent human virtues. In Areteology‚ the question normally asked is
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Anthony B. Fielding Utilitarian‚ Deontological‚ and Virtue ethics The concept of utilitarianism is closely related to the philosophy of consequentialism. Basically this means that the moral and ethical value of a person’s action should be judged by the consequence of that action. Utilitarianism is believed to be the most important of the three ethical theories because it has helped shape our world’s politics‚ economics‚ and public policy. This ethical theory explains to us that we can
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(plato.stanford.edu) Virtue based ethical theories focus less on the rules and regulations that people need to be following and focuses more on the why and what the person’s character development should entail. Teleological theories focus on the goals of the actions‚ and the deontological theories focus on acting in accordance with the moral laws. The virtue based ethical theory suggests that you act in ways that develop virtuous characteristics
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