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Three Distinct Ethical Theories
- Virtue Ethics
- Deontological Ethics
- Consequentialism
the branch of philosophical thinking that investigates the set of questions that arises when one considers how to act.
Note: It is a system of moral standards that distinguishes right and wrong. To arrive at good judgment and recommendations, people study both moral and immoral behaviors to reach an ethical choice.
Ethics
Note: ETHICS MEANS “SHOWING MORAL CHARACTER”.
particularly concerned with the way individuals live their lives, and less concerned in assessing particular actions.
Virtue Ethics
emphasizes on adhering to ethical principles or duties and obedience to some higher moral absolute.
Deontological Ethics
teaches that people should do whatever produces the greatest amount of good consequences
Consequentialism
Ancient Ethicists
- Socrates
- Plato
- Aristotle
Philosophy should achieve practical results for the greater good of society.attempted to establish an ethical system based on human reason.
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Socrates
He pointed out that choices are motivated by the person’s desire for happiness and that ultimate wisdom comes from knowing oneself
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Socrates
He explored the concepts of justice, beauty, and equality.
Plato
The foundation of modern democracy is largely based on his work on the use of reason to develop a fair and just society focused on the equality of individuals.
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Plato
Ethics is discovered in reason and thought, and acquired by practice and that knowledge comes from experience
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Aristotle
He emphasized the importance of developing excellence of character (virtue arete) as the way to achieve excellent activity (energeia).
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Aristotle
a belief that something is good and desirable”
- M. Haralambos (2000)
Value
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- general principles for day-to-day regulation.
- gives direction to our behavior, ideals, and objectives.
- integration and fulfillment of man’s basic impulses and
desires.
are moral principles conforming on the manifestation of good behavior
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Virtues
the outcomes of habit that is reasonable in actions, desires, and emotions
Moral Values