Ethical egoism is the normative theory that the promotion of one’s own good is in accordance with morality. In the strong version‚ it is held that it is always moral to promote one’s own good‚ and it is never moral not to promote it. In the weak version‚ it is said that although it is always moral to promote one’s own good‚ it is not necessarily never moral to not. That is‚ there may be conditions in which the avoidance of personal interest may be a moral action. In an imaginary construction
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using Kohlberg’s moral development model and by examining major ethical systems‚ namely deontology and utilitarianism‚ a clear understanding of the factors influencing this type of decision-making can be gained. Specifically‚ utilitarianism‚ Kant’s categorical imperative and the doctrine of double effect address the decision from differing viewpoints‚ providing the decision maker with compelling evidence to support both angles of the ethical and moral dilemma presented in the decision at hand. A decision
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the four different types of ethical perspectives. We will start by describing my ethical perspective; which I found out to be "character" from my results on the Ethical Awareness Inventory Assessment. We will then evaluate the four types of ethical perspectives. Which include character/virtue‚ obligation/deontology‚ results/utilitarianism‚ and lastly‚ equity/relativism. Then we will conclude with a brief discussion on issues one is likely to encounter dealing with ethical dilemmas at Bank of America
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Ethical dilemmas are common issues that every businessman has to face at their working environment. It is not such an easy task for businessman to have an ethical decision making‚ to choose what the “right” thing to do. In this following factual scenario‚ John also has to face some ethical dilemmas in his working environment and have difficulty to find appropriate solution. After a brief summary of the facts‚ I will discuss some ethical dilemmas which John is confronting and some approaches to ethical
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The aim of this essay is to discuss an ethical issue encountered whilst on placement. The discussion will focus on the influence of the key ethics theories of deontology and utilitarianism‚ ethics principles of autonomy‚ beneficence‚ non-maleficence and justice on decision-making in practice. It will consider the patients’ and staffs’ values and beliefs‚ legislation and professional practice. Confidentiality will be respected by using a pseudonym‚ Carol‚ in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery
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* Ethical relativism : means that there isn’t rational way to decide that if there is an ethical stander is absolutely true or absolutely false . For example : "drinking" is immoral in the Islamic countries ‚ yet "drinking" is not wrong in the other countries . *The objection to theory of ethical relativism : 1 - Some moral standards are found in all societies : it means there are some ethical acts that are immoral in all societies like : Killing 2- Moral differences do not logically imply
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Jose Romero Week 1 Ethical Dilemma Ethical Decisions The case between the natural parents and foster parents of the girl who was taken by the court and placed in a foster home due to her natural parents’ drug addiction‚ is absolutely a difficult case that presents ethical dilemmas. Although the girl’s foster parents practically raised the child‚ the court decided to return her to the natural parents. This case poses a critical question; who are the child’s real parents. Most will argue that
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consequence of individual or Organisational characteristics? What would promote ethical behaviour at work? 1. Introduction The aim of this research essay is to discuss on what type of characteristics drive and influence people’s actions ethically at work. Ethics is an important value everyone should have‚ whether at work or in life. In an organisation‚ workplace behaviour ethics should be a core value. Being ethical is essential to fixing problems and improving processes. This is crucial in establishing
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have a chance to compete for decent jobs‚ housing and so on. This definition still tolerates large discrepancies in the actual distribution of goods‚ but at least it recognizes some form of social obligation to help those most disadvantaged. Other theories of justice focus on outcomes. They insist that the actual distribution of benefits and burdens in society should conform to certain rules. These usually take the form of "to each according to his/her X‚" where X could be merit‚ contribution to society
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Ethical Reasoning In ethical reasoning‚ the Trolley Problem is an excellent example of what most people find to be ethical and unethical. Unfortunately‚ there is really no right answer. However‚ the most common answers to the two Trolley Scenarios are: it is ethical to pull the lever‚ but it is unethical to push the very large person. In the scenario of having to pull the level and kill one person verses killing five people‚ most people’s reaction is to pull the level. This was also my reaction
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