EXPLAIN THE MAIN STRENGHTS OF A UTILITARIAN ETHICAL SYSTEM [25] 27/9/13 Utilitarianism‚ the theory that actions are right if they useful for the majority‚ the greatest happiness and pleasure for the greatest and majority of people. Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) was an English moral philosopher concerned with social reform‚ Bentham wanted people to seek pleasure and avoid pain. On the other hand John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) who was a great admirer of Bentham; however‚ he believed
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Ramona D. Jones Utilitarian and Deontological Theory Drug Testing ETH 501 TUI University Abstract Drug testing is becoming a standard practice is the workplace. Companies are finding that by conducting random drug testing of their employees it amounts to huge long term savings for the company. There are several benefits for companies that conduct drug testing. Companies have a legal obligation to ensure a safe work environment to all employees‚ and implementation of drug testing assures
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Question : What is Utilitarianism? Identify and discuss the arguments for and against using Utilitarian principles in the workplace. Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that proclaims that the morally right course of action in any given situation is the one that produces the greatest amount of pleasure over pain for everyone affected (Ferrell‚ Fraedrich &Ferrell 2008).This is evident in business decision making processes done by analysts‚ legislators and managers‚ for instance on deciding
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Affirmative Action Policies in the United States? Why or why not? According to (National Conferences of State Legislators) affirmative movement is an outcome of the 1960’s Civil Rights Movement‚ intended to provide equal opportunities for members of minority groups and woman in education and employment. Yes‚ the Affirmative Policies in the United States are needed. Affirmative movement policies initially focused on improving programs‚ including earmark outreach and recruitment effects‚ the use
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AFFIRMATIVE Torture is the act of inflicting excruciating pain‚ as punishment or revenge‚ as a means of getting a confession or information‚ or for sheer cruelty. Justify is to guide by truth‚ reason‚ justice‚ and fairness. In any circumstances‚ how could inflicting pain upon a human being be done in fairness? In any circumstances‚ how could torture be justified? It cannot. Torture has been regarded as one of the most serious human rights violations and has been banned by many human
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1AC Resolved: The United States ought to extend to non-citizens accused of terrorism the same constitutional due process protections it grants to citizens. “If one devalues rationality‚ the world tends to fall apart.” Lars von Trier and with that‚ I affirm the resolution. Core Value: Consequentialism: Value Criterion: Self-actualization-the Morality‚ spontaneity‚ problem solving skills‚ lack of prejudice and acceptance of facts we revive through Maslows Hierchical pyramid which explains
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IntroductionBusinesses in today’s world raise many ethical issues and it is important to understand which actions are right and which ones are wrong. In this report the focus will be placed on an article about models working in the fashion industry. It explains how models are being mistreated and exploited in many ways which include sexual harassment‚ lack of rights‚ overworking and having to face dangerous situations such as taking drugs which include cocaine in order to stay thin. The article also
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times many question about the practicality of religion ethics and secular ethic‚ which can be apply to mortal societies. Some argue that‚ there are more similarities than differences when comparing ethics‚ in this paper will intend to introduce the Kantian ethics teachings and explore the resemblances and differences compare to the teachings of Christian ethics. Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary‚ (2008) defines “ethics” as the study and evaluation of human conduct in the light of moral principles
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Furthermore‚ Srinivasa states that we are pressurized by the Utilitarian that ourselves belong to us and should be at the service of helping others. But we don’t belong to ourselves‚ we cannot be a service by helping others if we don’t want that and wish for. Srinivasan mentions the statement presented by MacAskill when he says that he did not donate to the hospital in Haiti where one of his friends was there. He did not donate there because he could donate elsewhere and should not donate to somewhere
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child to organ peddler but later realized and corrected her action‚ with the action of Bob‚ who chose to save a valuable old car than the life of a child. Using the two situations both supports different moral judgment and use reader’s emotions to act on saving lives of children by donating money to charitable organizations. 2. Yes‚ the author was able to persuade me to think that I also have a
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