PHILOSOPHY 1. Which moral theory includes the “interests” of sentient animals (other than humans) into the moral landscape as having rights which do not simply depend on what humans assign them? Aristotle Virtue Ethics. 2. In the video on Deontology‚ what example does Kant use to illustrate a negative duty (which is perfect) and which cannot be modified to suit the situation. “Do not lie” was Kants example‚ it is something that you are prohibited from doing. 3. Virtue Ethics is often criticized
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Everyone has their own way of thinking of ethics. People are ethical in similar and different ways. Some people may think the same way on subjects‚ like for example that it is ethically wrong to test on animals‚ while others may disagree‚ even on the same topic. There is no clear‚ black and white‚ right or wrong way to look at ethics. One may think people have varying degrees of ethics‚ which is true‚ but not one person really is more ethical than another given the interpretive and personal nature of
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I believe that virtue ethics is the most plausible ethical theory. It is the only theory that requires us to work better ourselves by cultivating virtues instead of giving a law to follow or because we value the outcomes. In addition‚ with today’s society being self-centered it is the theory that has the best chances of being accepted. A virtue is defined as the mean between the extremely good and extremely bad and arriving to that just middle take time‚ dedication‚ and patience. One does not own
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Deontology Deontology steps in where utilitarianism fails‚ utilitarianism fails in the idea that there are absolutely morally forbidden actions. But‚ in reality‚ even the worst actions are not always wrong‚ given extreme circumstances. Deontology is all about duty and moral laws. For instance‚ if a person does a good act‚ and it has a good outcome‚ from a utilitarianistic view‚ this person was right. However‚ in deontological view‚ this person is only right if the decision was made or action
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Deontology assesses the morality of an act based on the action’s obedience to the law. People are more focused on how an act that fulfills or breaks a rule affects them. Deontologists maintain that the rightness or wrongness of an action does not adhere to its consequences. On a deontological account‚ to act rightly‚ we must comport our conduct with certain principles‚ and we must act from morally pure motivations. Deontology is almost the opposite of utilitarianism. The main difference between deontology
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Two of the ethical systems debated today are utilitarianism and deontology. These two traditions parallel the sayings “the ends justify the means” or “the means justify the ends”. Inspired by Jeremy Bentham’s philosophies‚ John Stuart Mill applied his ideas to his many pamphlets and short works regarding Utilitarianism. This philosophy considers that the best thing to do ethically for a society is to maximize its happiness‚ interests‚ preference‚ or well-being. In effect‚ utilitarianism focuses on
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Ethical theories and business Introduction When it comes to determining a set of rules‚ guidelines or principles to follow in the business industry‚ many will agree that it is difficult for everybody to agree on one due to the complexities of dealing with human nature. Therefore‚ to a certain extent‚ the field of business ethics tries to come up with solutions to handle problems that arise within the business environment. On the contrary belief‚ one should not be confused with the meaning of morality
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of these ethical systems debated today are utilitarianism and deontology. These two traditions parallel the sayings “the ends justify the means” or “the means justify the ends”. Inspired by Jeremy Bentham’s philosophies‚ John Stuart Mill applied his ideals to his many pamphlets and short works regarding Utilitarianism. This philosophy considers that the best thing to do ethically for a society is to maximize its happiness‚ interests‚ preference‚ or well-being. In effect‚ utilitarianism focuses
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Deontology A maxim is a personal rule we follow to do the right thing. Following the rule of a moral law is something a rational human being does according to Kant. There are two types of rules the Hypothetical rule and the categorical rule. The hypothetical rule is if I do “this” then “this” will happen as a result. I will be focusing on the categorical rule though. That is a moral law that is universal; it commands us or obligates us to follow it absolutely with no exceptions. I will be discussing
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Utilitarianism is defined as ethic based on consequences. An act‚ either it is morally wrong or good is acceptable as 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
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