Outline the main principles of utilitarianism Utilitarianism is a teleological theory. Three main philosophers have come up with different types of utilitarianism these being: Bentham‚ Mill and Singer. Bentham introducing the idea of Act Utilitarianism‚ Mill adapting the ideas of Bentham and trying improve the flaws he saw with his Rule utilitarianism and Singer with his preference utilitarianism theory. Bentham was hedonist‚ meaning he was a pleasure seeker. Bentham portrayed two main features
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Outline the important concepts of utilitarianism (21) The theory of utilitarianism determines the rightness or wrongness of an action by its consequences. This is determined by measuring the amount of pleasure or pain brought to someone caused by an action. Utilitarianism is a teleological theory of ethics‚ this means that it is concerned with the outcome and the consequences‚ meaning that an act is not right or wrong in itself but is right or wrong depending on the outcome of said action. The main
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The Three Ethical Principles: Utilitarianism‚ Rights and Justice Ethics is an enormous field of philosophic study‚ but basically it all boils down to three general principles that can then branch off into various sub-groupings and variations on the basic theme. Ethical conduct in society‚ therefore‚ essentially comes down to three distinct values that take into consideration the rights of the individual‚ the rights of the masses‚ and the concept of distributive justice. Utilitarianism Utilitarianism
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Some sets of ethical principles have been proposed for water ethics (Groenfeldt 2013). The UNESCO (2011‚ pp. 18ff) unfolds the normative dimension of water ethics along with a number of principles stemming partially from the law and partially from ethics: Principle of human dignity and the right to water Principle of equity in availability and applicability of water Principle of eco-centric ethics Principle of vicinity Principle of frugality Principle of transaction Principle of multiple and beneficial
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ETHICAL PRINCIPLES/THEORIES Situation Ethics o Situation ethics views Pornography as moral if and only if it is used in moderation and with the right mind set of the individual to use it to benefit oneself or others in a good way. A married couple who are unable to show their love to each other can use a type of pornography called “cybersex” to help them cope up with the loneliness of being away from their loved one. o But if an individual indulges his/herself into pornography to harm
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The theories of Utilitarianism and Ethical egoism differ in many ways‚ however‚ they are both similar in the aspect of making choices and having the best outcome for those choices. Ethical egoism claims that an action must be morally right and completely maximize ones own self-interest or interests. The “opposing theory” Utilitarianism‚ states that an action must be one that produces the most good overall or to all those affected. Utilitarianism and Ethical egoism are forms of consequentialism in
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Ethical Egoism and Utilitarianism are considered consequentialism theories because they both focus on the outcome of conduct as the primary motivation of that action and whether or not that conduct is ethical. Consequentialism is a moral theory that states that the consequences of one’s actions are the basis of any morality or judgement toward that action. The major difference between the two theories is where those acts are directed. Utilitarianism focuses on the idea of the greater good or to
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Case Study: What will you do? Your organization is undergoing human resource reengineering and it was agreed by your Management Committee (ManCom) to terminate the services of the “deadwoods” (those unproductive and obsolete employees) of the organization. In reviewing their employment records‚ you found out that the “deadwoods” involved have been in the company from 12 to 17 years and they practically gave the best of their working lives to your company. Per year company policy‚ full retirement
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essay comparing the similarities and differences between virtue theory‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics. Include the following in your essay: o A description of the differences in how each theory addresses ethics and morality o A personal experience to explain the relationship between virtue‚ values‚ and moral concepts as they relate to one of the three theories Comparing and contrasting ethical theories helps one to understand ones guidance system which helps or aides
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1 Description of Business The business shall be called LONG’S COMPUTERS AND MORE LIMITED. It shall be a private enterprise owned by Akeam Long and members of the Long’s family. This will be focusing mainly on Services and Marketing. This business will involve the repairing of computers‚ laptops and the selling of computers and accessories. The objectives of the firm will be to: - give our customers the best prices on computers and games. -Good quality products that will satisfy our customers
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