Applying Virtue Ethics in the Real World MGT407 M1:A1 03 – MAR – 2012 Read the Ethical Dilemma on page 106 of the Nelson & Quick text. Answer the following questions. 1. Summarize the dilemma. 2. Using consequential‚ rule-based‚ and character theories‚ evaluate Juanita ’s options 3. What should Juanita do? Why? ------------------------------------------ Whenever a young child is faced with a dilemma or reaches and ethical crossroads so often a parent
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I. Jim Wishloff’s Article Utilitarianism Ethics Utilitarianism is a theory in normative ethics holding that the proper course of action is the one that maximizes utility‚ usually defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering. Utilitarian ethics emphasizes the consequences of our acts. From the utilitarian perspective‚ there is no mystery about ethics; the right act is simply the act that produces the greatest balance of pleasure over suffering. the moral worth of an action is
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Ethical Theory | | | | | Utilitarianism | Deontological | Virtue ethics | | Definition | The doctrine that utility is the sole standard of morality‚ so that the rectitude of an action is determined by its usefulness. (1913 Webster) | Deontological is an approach of ones duty of ethics‚ principles‚ values‚ honesty‚ loyalty‚ compassion‚ and respect for human beings and property. (section II) | Virtue ethics is an approach to ethics that emphasizes the character of the moral agent‚ rather than
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THAT I LEARNED FROM THIS SUBJECT Ethics plays an important role in the function of society. Moreover‚ a commitment to performing specific ethical and moral standards involves a positive development of an individual’s moral character. Besides‚ specific life experiences help certain individuals to enhance the development of his or her values and morals. This paper will analyze the similarities and differences of virtue theory‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics and provide an explanation of how
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ETH316 Nov 7‚ 2012 Edward D’Avola ETH316 WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT Ethics theories Virtue theory‚ utilitarianism and deontological ethics are similar in that they each represent how morality and ethics is judged. They differ by judging different aspects of what is right or best. Each has a unique definition and can be used in different situations to determine if decisions were made ethically (Boylan‚ 2009). Virtue theory Virtue ethics is the view that you should try cultivate excellence in all that
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|Virtue ethics | | | |Definition |Utilitarianism (2011)‚ according |Deontology is “the theory or study of |“Virtue ethics describes the character of a | | |to Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia |moral obligation” (“Deontological Ethics‚”|moral agent as
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music‚ logic‚ rhetoric‚ politics‚ government‚ ethics‚ biology‚ and zoology. I found that his biggest impacts on modern society were in the subject areas of ethics‚ and zoology. Aristotle wrote the first book ever written about ethics titles “The Nicomachean Ethics‚” and it is still one of the greatest and most influential. Its purpose is to teach us to be virtuous rather than to understand what virtue is. (Aristotle‚ 2009) Aristotle believed that virtue is a habitual way of acting -- not an emotion
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Book X: Aristotle ’s Claim of Contemplation as Complete Happiness In Aristotle ’s Nicomachean Ethics‚ he is not trying to prove a Supreme Principle or a Rule to follow as a Utilitarian or a person of Deontology would suggest but rather‚ Aristotle is concerned with virtue ethics; a cultivation of character to be morally good. He does reach the conclusion that happiness is the final end that human beings are trying to achieve‚ and the activity of contemplation is the most complete happiness. Secondly
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Morality is distinguishing between a good and a bad behavior. Care ethics is an ethical perspective that emphasizes the importance of personal relationships and affection‚ and places and has less emphasis on principle. Whereas virtue ethics is an attempt to classify what is deemed as a moral character on the basis of one’s choices or actions‚ rather than at ethical duties and rules‚ or the consequences of actions The words "virtue"‚ "ethics"‚ and "morals" are not clearly expressed and are commonly self-interpreted
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Virtue Ethics Humans are constantly faced with moral problems and all problems are different‚ but many should be solved using virtuous ethics when dealing with life. Virtue ethics emphasizes the role of character and moral philosophy rather than either doing one’s duty‚ which is called deontology‚ or acting in order to bring about good consequences‚ which is called utilitarianism. The issue is not primarily whether an intention is right‚ nor whether one is following the correct rule. Virtue ethics
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