MEJO 141 Final UNC Latest Update Graded A

MEJO 141 Final UNC Latest Update Graded A Laws rules passed by leaders of society with specific consequences in mind morals principles that come from religion often address right and wrong (e.g., 10 commandments) Ethics decision-making processes based on agreed upon principles. Ethics is less about right vs wrong and more about conflicts between difficult choices Values strong core beliefs (both positive and negative) that are shared amongst members of a group or culture Principled reasoning an ethical decision that is made using the most relevant and appropriate ethical principles Case study a particular instance of something used or analyzed in order to illustrate a thesis or principle benefits of case studies -reveals complexity of ethical decision making -provides context where difficult decisions are made -allows tracking of consequences and choices -teaches how and when to reconcile or tolerate divergent opinions problems of case studies -over generalizes situation -context continually changes Premise of Bok's Model We must have empathy for those involved with ethical decision making. Maintaining trust is the fundamental goal Steps of the Bok Model 1- conscience 2- alternatives 3-ethical public dialogue Aristotle's Golden Mean Theory that the moral virtue is a mean between two extremes- excess and deficiency Phrenemos person of practical wisdom, demonstrated ethical excellence in life Virtue ethics people acting virtuously as the moral basis of ethical systems; flows from the act itself and moral character Kant's Catergorical Imperative -An individual should act as if the choices one makes could become universal law -act so that individuals are treated as ends rather than means Categorical Imperative an unconditional moral obligation that is binding in all circumstances and is not dependent on a person's inclination or purpose. Two types of duties: -strict duties (not murder, lie, etc.) -Meritorious duties (aid others, show gratitude, etc.)