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

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You Always have choices if you look

hard enough-FranK Oswald

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Questions?