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    There are several moral ethics theories‚ including deontology‚ feminist ethicsvirtue ethics‚ utilitarianism‚ divine command theory‚ to name a few. Every theory has its own pros and cons‚ if you will‚ and each is up for discussions and debates on just about any topic you can think of. Theories are just that – theories. According to Dictionary.com‚ the definition of theory is: a coherent group of tested general propositions‚ commonly regarded as correct‚ that can be used as principles of explanation

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    Ethics Awareness Inventory Georgina Lopez-Cardenas GEN/480 Steve Axelrod November 1st‚ 2014 University of Phoenix Introduction The Ethics Awareness Inventory is a system for a self-assessment that helps individuals understand the principals associated with their ethical perspective. The reason for this assessment is to help understand the differences between the four broad categories of ethical philosophy. In this document I will interpret the results of my EAI assessment and apply them

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    Critical Assessment In the excerpt “Virtue Theory and Abortion‚” Rosalind Hursthouse presents the following argument for the moral acceptance of abortion: 1) If a virtuous woman would – under the circumstance that pregnancy would inhibit her ability to pursue other virtuous tasks – have an abortion‚ then having an abortion is justified 2) Virtuous women have abortions (under circumstances that pregnancy would inhibit their ability to pursue other virtuous tasks) -) Therefore‚ abortion is justified

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    Abstract This paper explores the ethics of bank executives receiving large bonuses despite the fact that they received a bailout. I identify the utilitarian and deontological implications of these executives’ actions. This paper also examines if the executives deserved the bonuses‚ did the banks need a bonus‚ and how the banks should have been regulated by the banks. Keywords: bailout‚ utilitarian‚ deontology Ethics of Bank Bailout Bonuses Currently the economy is still in “The Great Recession”

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    Introduction 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. The main philosopher of Virtue Ethics is Aristotle. His theory was originally introduced in ancient Greek times. Aristotle was a great believer in virtues and the meaning of virtue to him meant being able to fulfil one’s functions. Virtue ethics is not so much interested in the question ’What should I do?’ but rather in the

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    Virtue Ethics: Character-Based Virtues Aristotle and Plato Virtue ethics is grounded in “character traits”. We all have by nature the potential to be moral persons‚ but we need to practice the virtues‚ to cultivate them. Ex. a medical doctor should cultivate virtues such as: compassion‚ discernment‚ trustworthiness‚ integrity‚ benevolence and non-malevolence Kinds of virtues: 1) intellectual (wisdom‚ understanding etc) 2) moral (temperance‚ patience‚ courage etc) An individual

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    Ethics Essay Laura Hale-Steingrebe ETH/316 September 22‚ 2014 Cherie Barnes Ethics essay In today’s society‚ ethical development is an important tool we all need. We will discuss the similarities and differences between virtue theory‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics. Through research of these similarities and differences one can begin to understand the importance social responsibility and ethics plays in personal and business success. Understanding the similarities and differences

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    Ethics Essay Chantelle Johnston ETH/316 5/26/2013 Summary This paper discusses the differences between virtue theory‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics. It will include the different way each theory addresses morality and ethics‚ and personal experiences that explain the relationship between virtue‚ values and moral concepts relating to the three theories. Ethic Essay The different theories of ethics; virtue ethics‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics seem very similar‚ but

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    Our case this module‚ one of virtue ethics‚ brings us to a systematic overhaul of one of the largest toy making companies in the world in Mattel. The overhaul took place during almost the entire first decade of the second century. The over haul was in compliance with the Global Manufacturing Principles (GMP). This is an amazing case that I feel is similar to inflicting pain on yourself in order to get used to pain therefore a stronger and better person. The thing that I do not understand is that

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    Ethics Essay Rebekah Stovall Prof. Scott Sowers ETH 316 June 27‚ 2012 In this essay it is required to compare and contrast the similarities and the differences between three major ethical viewpoints or theories. The three that will be explained are virtue theory‚ utilitarianism and deontological ethics. Since its revival in the twentieth century‚ virtue ethics have been broadly termed for a theory that focuses on the role of character and virtue in moral judgment. Most virtue ethics

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