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    A. B. C. D. Relativism Deontology Utilitarianism Virtue ethics Correct! Utilitarianism is based on the principle of maximizing happiness (or any other measure of utility) for the greatest number of people‚ as well as minimizing unhappiness for the greatest number. The means of achieving this outcome is not as much of an issue as the actual outcome for the utilitarian. 2.Which of the following terms refers to a moral theory that focuses mainly on one’s intentions? A. B. Relativism Virtue ethics

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    Differences in politics 2. ___________ is/are a course of action‚ which international businesses take that does not violate a company’s accepted principles. A. Ethical strategy B. Business ethics C. Ethical dilemmas D. Ethical issues E. Ethical relativism 3. Many of the ethical issues and dilemmas in international business are rooted in the fact of differences in all BUT which one of the following? A. Political systems B. Culture C. Monetary values D. Economic development E. Law 4. In the international

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    Examine the key ideas associated with law and punishment Law and Punishment go hand in hand. There are Laws‚ which are the system of rules which a particular country or community recognises as regulating the actions of followers‚ and there are punishments‚ for when a member of said country/community breaks the rules. Punishment is defined as the infliction of a penalty or to cause pain for an offence. Most of the time it is not a choice as to whether you are part of a law-following community because

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    Summary of " ’Indians ’: Textualism‚ Morality‚ and the Problem of History" In the essay " ’Indians ’: Textualism‚ Morality‚ and the Problem of History" written by Jane Tompkins‚ an English professor at Duke University‚ the author criticized the history writers and described the issue of problems that are often created by different perspectives from the history on the topic‚ European -Indian relation‚ that cannot be determined from right or wrong. Many problems contain one main fact behind it. However

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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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    emotions are among the barriers and restrictions in making a decision. This is the responsibility of them on how to encounter such differences - either decision‚ or argument. This movie can relate to philosophers arguments such as David B. Wong’s “Relativism” and Jeremy Bentham “The Principle of Utility”. While eleven jurors voted guilty the one juror has an open mind and believes this boy is too young to die without a trial being discussed. In any case juries should have a discussion based on the trial

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    theory is the alternative perspectives like relativism. The classical theory of utilitarianism is the greatest good for the greatest amount of people (Moser‚ 2013). Marijuana has so many benefits that it does the most good for the most people. It has so many to benefit mankind like fuel‚ paper‚ housing‚ inspiration‚ textiles‚ food‚ oil‚ and medical uses (Multidimensional‚ 2009). On the other hand relativism can be against the legalization of marijuana. Relativism is moral claims that are good or bad for

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    paper will address and discuss the media and its responsibilities to society in perspective classical ethical theories of utilitarianism‚ deontology‚ and virtue ethics. It will also examine the different perspectives of the media introduced by relativism‚ ethical egoism‚ and emotivism. This paper will apply such theories and perspectives to the media and its responsibilities to society‚ in describing and comparing the ethical theories and perspectives‚ along with analyzing the issues and behaviors

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    Man was not created by God; therefore‚ they base their ethics upon relativism. Relativism demonstrates that “truth is dependent upon the individual or society and is subject to change”. (Weider‚ L. & Gutirrez‚ B.) Basically what is believed to be right or wrong can change overnight. It is believed that there is no life

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    the right behaviour‚ we should be much less concerned with actions and consequences‚ and much more concerned with the character of the moral agent. Relativism is the view that there are no moral absolutes‚ so that our moral judgements relate to upbringing and society. Philosophers have sought to justify relativism culturally. Cultural relativism explains that moral virtues vary between societies.

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