Dada Philosophy essay-Is consequentialism a defensible theory of ethics? Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with morals and the difference between right and wrong‚ good and bad‚ vice and virtue. Consequentialism is a complex theory of ethics which states that the consequences of an action are the only criteria which determine its moral correctness. Utilitarianism is an extension of consequentialism in that it says that the moral worth of an action is determined solely by its usefulness
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ETHICS‚ MORAL CHARACTER AND AUTHENTIC TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP 09/02/2006 12:42 PM Revised 9/24/98 BMB ETHICS‚ CHARACTER‚ AND AUTHENTIC TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP Bernard M. Bass and Paul Steidlmeier Center for Leadership Studies‚ School of Management Binghamton University‚ Binghamton‚ NY 13902-6015 Ph. (607) 777 4028‚ (607) 777 2376 Fax (607) 777 4188 E-mail: bbass@binghamton.edu psteidl@binghamton.edu Running Head: Ethics and Authentic Transformational Leadership... Abstract The
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Deontological moral systems are characterized by a focus upon adherence to independent moral rules or duties. To make the correct moral choices‚ we have to understand what our moral duties are and what correct rules exist to regulate those duties. When we follow our duty‚ we are behaving morally. When we fail to follow our duty‚ we are behaving immorally. Typically in any deontological system‚ our duties‚ rules‚ and obligations are determined by God. Being moral is thus a matter of obeying God. Deontological
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Virtue ethics is a theory used to make moral decisions. It does not rely on religion‚ society or culture; it only depends on the individuals themselves. Aristotle is the main philosopher of Virtue Ethic. Aristotle’s writings have been read more or less continuously since ancient times‚ and his ethical treatises continue to influence philosophers working today. Virtue‚ according to Aristotle‚ is equivalent to excellence (Hutchinson‚ 41). A man has virtue as a guitarist‚ for instance‚ if he plays
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TOK Lecture – Ethics Value‚ NORMATIVITY AND ETHICS Value e.g. “I prefer vanilla ice cream over chocolate ice cream” Value judgment becomes a normative judgment when it starts being expressed as an ought Normative e.g. “You ought to prefer vanilla over chocolate” – normative judgment A normative judgment is one that affirms how things should or ought to be. It is a value judgment about values others should have and abide by. Types * Cultural norms Nobody should put their feet
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religious ethics can be rigid for moral decision making because if some one has an absolutist approach that means they will only have done answer for a situation there are in for example euthanasia the person might want to die because of the pain they are in and absolutist approach will see that as murder and nothing else‚ some people will have a relativist approach witch means they think about a decision and all the consequences that factor in to it as well for example‚ euthanasia my seem right
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“Business Meta-Ethics: An Analysis of two theories” written by “F. Neil Brandy and Craig P. Dunn” he has examined the two popular theories of ethics viz. traditional ethical theory (utilitarianism and deontological) and a recent model (consisting of utility‚ rights‚ justice). The writer differentiates and supports the traditional ethical theory by giving facts and practical examples. The writer starts the article by saying that presenting an ethical theory is impulsive. But‚ no doubt the theory of deontology
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believing it is possible for a person to achieve moral perfection. Anyone can have morals‚ but to achieve them to perfection does not seem humanly possible. An example from my experience is to have discipline. Discipline teaches a person not to mess up in the future and to learn from your experiences. No matter how much discipline I have I know I cannot have this moral of mine perfected because I will make mistakes in the future. We can set morals for ourselves to follow but we are deemed to mess
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Throughout this paper‚ I will contrast and compare two moral theories in attempt to uncover what one provides a better argument and can be applied as a universal moral code. The two moral theorists Immanuel Kant and J.S Mill have created two distinctly different theories on morality and how to develop a universal moral code. Both theories focus on intentions and consequences. Kant believes that the intentions and reasons of our actions can be measured and defined as morally correct‚ where as Mill
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Analysis of Ethical Theories Deontology Deontologist’s approach focuses on our sense of moral duty and obligation. It also argues that one must obey the rule of right conduct that has been put in place in our society (Ross & Malloy‚ 1999). Deontologists argue one has the duty to protect the rights and autonomy of individuals (Rensburg et al‚ 2013). In Canada‚ there are laws and policies that promote autonomy and freedom of choice therefore a deontologist argues that the mandated choice of organ
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