Ethical Theories Flashcards
(91 cards)
Study and development of one’s ethical standards
Ethics
Well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribes what ought and not ought
Ethics
Model for Ethical Reasoning
Facts, Stakeholders,Dilemma,Alternatives,Consequences,Values
Logical, Evidence-based, Consistent
Moral Reasoning
Characteristics of evidence-based ethical reasoning
Accurate, Relevant, Complete
Punishment and obedience
Stage 1, Pre-conventional
Instrument relativist
Stage 2, Pre-conventional
Good Boy/Nice Girl
Stage 3, Conventional
Law and Order
Stage 4, Conventional
Social Contract principle
Stage5, Post-conventional
Universal ethical principle
Stage 6, Post-conventional
Focus on self
Pre-conventional
Group-based moral reasoning
Conventional Stagep
Focus on greater good in ethical reasoning
Post-conventional
Kohlberg stage avoiding pain
Punishment and obedience, 1
Reward and punishment stage
Instrument relativist, 2
Seeking pleasure stage
Instrumental relativist, 2
Punishment/recognition from group
Good boy/ Nice girl, 3
What’s in it for my group?
Law and Order, 4
Social contract
Social contract principle,5
What will everyone do for greater good
Universal ethical principle, 6
Cost-benefit analysis
Utilitarianism
“Of any two actions, the most ethical one will produce the greatest balance of benefits over harm”
Utilitarianism
Tries to keep in mind all stakeholders
Utilitarianism