Communicating Ethically: ANALYSIS of Consequence Ethics Nina Ohakam, Andrea Kwamya,Yu Wang
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Communicating Ethically: ANALYSIS of Consequence Ethics
Nina Ohakam, Andrea Kwamya, Yu Wang
Chapter 2 and 3 Recap
Character Duties
Virtues
Ethos
Practical Wisdom
Unchanging Duty
“The Golden Rule”
Divine Command
Learning Objective
To Understand the Various Foundations of Consequence Ethics
Consequentialism
Utilitarianism Egalitarianism
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A moral person will refrain from lying to others, cheating, harming, or exploiting them ‘because these
things are wrong’
-Scanlon
The ethical or right action is the one that results in the greatest good for the
greatest number.
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Utilitarianism utility (yo͞oˈtilədē/)
- the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.
Act
Rule
Ethical Egoism
Ethical Altruism
The sacrifice of innocents to bring about some benefit for all.
Respect for justice and human rights, serve better to promote the greatest good of the greatest number.
If one acts always in self-interest, it will lead to the best consequences.
If one acts in the interest of others, it will lead to the best consequences.
Egalitarianism equity (\ˈe-kwə-tē\)
- fairness or justice in the way people are treated.
spoken or unspoken agreement give up some rights to do what is for the good of all.
i.e. Harmful behavior leads to a loss of unity and community.
Impartial thinking about what role or position one will occupy in life.
Contractualism
Reasonable obligation to maintain goodwill; fair does not mean equal.
Original Position
Veil of Ignorance
Difference principle
Principle of justice that will govern lives are all rational and equally available.
Riding a Fine Line
Utilitarianism Egalitarianism
Level the playing field by telling the
vendor in Brazil the truth.
Sacrifice the vendor for the
good of the company.
Utilitarianism
Immunizations
Shots or Not?
A B
Vaccinate Child
Refrain from Vaccination
Leonidas
Utilitarianism
Dumbledore
Utilitarianism
Dumbledore’s Dilema
A B
Sacrifice Harry, Severus & Hundreds of
Innocents
Tell the truth, and risk losing the fight with Voldemort
Egalitarianism
Shared Resources
Egalitarianism
SlovEnia
Free University
You Always have choices if you look
hard enough-FranK Oswald
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