Ulster (2009). In the scenario sally face an ethical dilemma between principle and consequence. In a matter of principle the ethical theory of deontology can be used‚ where Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) in an essay stated that it is one’s moral duty to tell the truth regardless of consequence. Deontology also uses the golden rule; therefore as a deontology rule Sally should defy her boss and tell the client the truth despite possibly losing her job. However in a matter of consequence the ethical theory
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Moral and Ethical Values. Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship‚ 10(3)‚ 35-47. Retrieved 13 October 2012‚ from ProQuest http://www.scu.edu/ethics/practicing/decision/rights.html retrieved 13 October 2012 Nuig (2005). Kantian Ethics (Deontology). Business Ethics‚ Retrieved from http://ww2.it.nuigalway.ie/staff/h_melvin/prof_skill/L3_handout.pdf
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Comparing Ethical Theories Joseph Spor ETH/316 May 28‚ 2012 Ralph Hutton Comparing Ethical Theories The philosophy of ethics has been studied and debated for many centuries. While there are varying definitions of ethics‚ many who study the topic would agree that ethics can be described two ways. First‚ ethics can be considered to be the standards of right and wrong that outline what a human being ought to and ought not to do. In other words‚ they are the standards that tell us to be honest and
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morally permissible for one to end their own life. A popular ethical framework that enables us to determine if something is right and wrong is deontology which is based on the writings of the philosopher Immanuel Kant. Through his ethical framework‚ we will uncover that suicide is a morally wrong action. First‚ I will lay out the foundations of deontology which states that right action is an action that is done from duty and accords with moral and rational law. Kant sees that the categorical imperative
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Deontological ethics is too rigid in its emphasis on duties‚ utilitarian ethics too keen to override basic human rights. Deontology and utilitarianism are both types of ethics referring to how one reacts in a certain situation. Deontology is based on following a set of duties and sticking to these duties no matter what the consequences whereas utilitarianism is based on choosing the best outcome over a short term and long term even if it means depriving people of basic human rights for example
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4 3. Ethical analysis of surveillance and computer monitoring 5 * Utilitiarniasm * Deontology * Social contract * Character based * ACS code of ethics 4. Conclusion 7 5. Recommendations
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abortion this is a crime against the natural moral law. Deontology as defined by philosophybasics.com‚ is an approach to Ethics that focuses on the rightness or wrongness of actions themselves‚ as opposed to the rightness or wrongness of the consequences of those actions or to the character and habits of the actor. Defining right or wrong is decided on whether or not the situation dictated that action. I myself more closely align myself with a Deontology mind set but believe in some of the natural laws
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The ratification of the Constitution was an immensely long process. After Shay’s Rebellion‚ delegates from twelve states met in Philadelphia‚ in order to strengthen the frail Articles of Confederation and create a new Constitution. Delegates met in Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania State House‚ for the Constitutional Convention‚ in which they discussed and debated the new Constitution. Many U.S. states and citizens argued over topics such as the congress’ power‚ slavery‚ and taxes‚ which highlighted the
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be capable of sorting out the facts‚ they have a hard time understanding the judge’s instructions and miss critical points. Studies have shown that juror do not understand the law in which they are to decide on (Ellsworth‚ Gusick‚ Reifman‚ 1992 pg 540). In deliberations‚ Ellsworth (1998) found that jurors spend twenty percent the time discussing the law and only about half of their statements were correct with one fifth being in serious error. Some of the errors were corrected by other
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A Case Study: The Plight of Dr. Ethos The predicament faced by Dr. Ethos is a rare‚ yet challenging concept to think about. An old grumpy man walks into a crowded hospital complaining about a toothache. Through his constant nagging‚ he is eventually admitted to see the chief physician‚ Dr. Ethos. As Dr. Ethos was examining the old man‚ he was urgently paged to a separate exam room. As the doctor arrives in the room‚ he discovers ten young men and women who are in dire need of various organs in order
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