Describe the main principles of the two normative ethical theories of deontology and utilitarianism. Compare and contrast the two theories‚ bringing out any problems or limitations you see in each. INTRODUCTION:- Bioethicists ask these questions in the context of modern medicine and draw on a plurality of traditions‚ both secular and religious‚ to help society understand and keep pace with how advances in science and medical technology can change the way we experience the meaning of health
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Deontology focuses on the rightness or wrongness of actions themselves whereas utilitarian focuses on rightness or wrongness of the consequences of those actions. Utilitarianism is the idea that the action’s moral value is based on its degree of maximizing pleasure and happiness as a consequence of the action. Hence‚ greater happiness the more beneficial or morally right it is based on this theory. It is a form of consequentialism compared to deontology which only takes into account of the moral
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Deontology is the regulating moral position that judges the ethical quality of an activity considering the activity’s adherence to an administer or principles. It is in some cases portrayed as obligation or commitment or govern based morals‚ since guidelines tie you to your obligation. Deontological morals are normally differentiated to consequentialism‚ goodness morals‚ and logical morals. In this phrasing‚ activity is more essential than the outcomes. The term deontological was initially used to
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centuries. While both sides have their merits‚ I strongly believe the philosophy of Kant carries more weight in determining the morality of action. However‚ like any philosophical theory‚ deontology becomes flawed when pushed to extreme scenarios. In this essay I will argue for general affirmation of deontology‚ understanding that there are cases in which the logic becomes flawed. Furthermore‚ this essay will be from the perspective of a state actor rather than an individual‚ which is a very important
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The Macroeconomics of the Auto Industry Bailout [Type the author name] [Pick the date] The Auto Industry Bailout Detroit‚ Michigan grew up around the automobile industry. At its peak‚ Detroit was the fifth-largest city in the United States‚ becoming the home to over 1.8 million people by 1950 (Davey‚ Monica 2013). The prolific population was due greatly to the success of the auto industry in the city. At that time‚ Detroit was flying high‚ its name coined “The Motor City” (americaslibrary
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Bailout Ethics Americans are outraged. Billions of taxpayer dollars were committed last year to rescuing firms such as Citigroup and the American International Group (AIG). Earlier this year‚ several companies who received Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) assistance were awarding top executives with extravagant bonuses. According to the Wall Street Journal‚ the U.S. government lent $238 billion in TARP taxpayer funds to almost 700 banks; 44 of these banks have repaid a $71 billion (Johnston
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Bank Bailout Outline I. Introduction II. Background III. Opposition’s point 1‚ refute‚ 1st support for thesis. a. Credit Card Act of 2009 b. No Change at all‚ Banks still operating the same way IV. Opposition’s point 2‚ refute‚ 2nd support for thesis. a. Creation of TARP b. $12.2 trillion dollars of tax dollars were spent wrong c. TARP allowed many banks to allow credit again d. A majority of banks have paid back TARP money e. After TARP
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According to Conway and Gawronski‚ deontology is more focused on the action itself‚ rather than the consequence as in utilitarianism (Conway & Gawronski‚ 2013‚ p. 216). Deontology originated from Immanual Kant‚ who believed that outcomes are determined by the morality of the action committed. Law enforcement officers take the oath of ethics to follow the good order and discipline of the law‚ which is how deontology fits as a decision-making process. Whether officers want to
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University of Nebraska at Lincoln Professor Sobel Philosophy 106 The Utilitarian Approach What is morally right‚ and what is morally wrong? Different ethical theorists have a wide variety of definitions to this question. Although it wasn’t until the ethical revolution during the 18th and 19th centuries that utilitarianism took center stage defying all other theories. David Hume‚ Jeremy Bentham‚ and John Stuart set this revolution into progress stating that utilitarianism explains that morality
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survive hard economic times. The first significant US auto industry bailout took place during the George W. Bush administration. After the recession in 2008 the auto industry faced another difficult era resulting in another bailout from the President Barack Obama administration. Obama bailout totaled $85 billion for GM motors‚ and Chrysler. Bush also defended the decision of Obamas’ bailout because he believed without the bailout the country would have had a second great depression resulting in
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