Ethics

Question 1

Conditions for moral dilemmas

Answer 1

1. the person or agent of a moral action is obliged to make a decision about which course of action is best
2. there must be different courses of action to choose
3. no matter what course of action is taken some moral principles are always compromised –> there is always a loss

Question 2

Steps in the dilemma model

Answer 2

1. What is the core problem of the dilemma
2. who are the stakeholders in the dilemma
3. What relevant rules, regulations or guidelines are relevant to the dilemma
4. What is the influence of the situation or context
5. Which arguments can be formulated
6. What is my conclusion/justification
7. Will I act according to my conclusion

Question 3

Ethical theories

Answer 3

• Virtue ethics (character of the actor)
• Consequentialism (goodness is key)
• Deontology (rightness is key)