Learning Guide Unit 2 Written Assignment
For the Unit 2 Writing Assignment you will write a 2-3 page paper and describe in detail, one type of ethical philosophy that is of interest to you. Although you may pick one that you can identify with, you do not have to pick an ethical philosophy that you agree with; it can sometimes be interesting to learn more about thinking that is different from your own. Explain how that ethical type can make sense while considering ethical and moral decisions (focus on types, not specific philosophers).
1. Your paper should be a 2-3 page long MS Word or .rtf document with an introduction and a conclusion; it should be double-spaced with 10-12 point font, and 1" margins, using APA-style in-text citation; …show more content…
Ethics is the way in which a human being chooses to behave, in a particular situation and virtue is the characteristics with which this individual possesses. Assessing a situation ethically would include asking questions such as; what do I do? how do I know it’s the right thing? or how should I respond? (Velasquez, Andre, Shanks & Meyer 2014). The virtuous person would have character traits such as; bravery, prudence and justice (Ethics Guide 2014). Rules of ethics and the traits of a virtuous person will enable one to make sound moral decisions, which will impact both themselves and the other persons positively. This is not always the case but all decisions have consequences and the choice to make the most ethical one is key.
Duty theories also called deontological or non-consequentialist speaks to human beings having clear obligations that are morally specific. For example, it is our duty as humans to care for our children and not to murder other human beings (Fieser n.d). According to Fieser (n.d) under the duty theory, there are four concepts identified. The first is by Samuel Pufendorf which is duty to God, self and others.
Duty to God is to acknowledge his existence and to worship him both inwardly and outwardly.
Duty to self is to develop skills and talents and not to harm our bodies or kill …show more content…
This is not really a dilemma of sorts, but it is a situation of ethics. At my place of employment, I have a job that could be considered to be a low level skill job. In essence, I am at the bottom of the ranks as it relates to the position. I believe that because of this, I have faced unethical behavior from my colleagues. There is often no value placed on my job or the person doing the job therefore, I have been addressed in the past and still today by my position or extension and not by my given name. It is my opinion that these references are demeaning and disrespectful and so it does make me feel like a means to an end or an instrument only there to carry out the
For the Unit 2 Writing Assignment you will write a 2-3 page paper and describe in detail, one type of ethical philosophy that is of interest to you. Although you may pick one that you can identify with, you do not have to pick an ethical philosophy that you agree with; it can sometimes be interesting to learn more about thinking that is different from your own. Explain how that ethical type can make sense while considering ethical and moral decisions (focus on types, not specific philosophers).
1. Your paper should be a 2-3 page long MS Word or .rtf document with an introduction and a conclusion; it should be double-spaced with 10-12 point font, and 1" margins, using APA-style in-text citation; …show more content…
Ethics is the way in which a human being chooses to behave, in a particular situation and virtue is the characteristics with which this individual possesses. Assessing a situation ethically would include asking questions such as; what do I do? how do I know it’s the right thing? or how should I respond? (Velasquez, Andre, Shanks & Meyer 2014). The virtuous person would have character traits such as; bravery, prudence and justice (Ethics Guide 2014). Rules of ethics and the traits of a virtuous person will enable one to make sound moral decisions, which will impact both themselves and the other persons positively. This is not always the case but all decisions have consequences and the choice to make the most ethical one is key.
Duty theories also called deontological or non-consequentialist speaks to human beings having clear obligations that are morally specific. For example, it is our duty as humans to care for our children and not to murder other human beings (Fieser n.d). According to Fieser (n.d) under the duty theory, there are four concepts identified. The first is by Samuel Pufendorf which is duty to God, self and others.
Duty to God is to acknowledge his existence and to worship him both inwardly and outwardly.
Duty to self is to develop skills and talents and not to harm our bodies or kill …show more content…
This is not really a dilemma of sorts, but it is a situation of ethics. At my place of employment, I have a job that could be considered to be a low level skill job. In essence, I am at the bottom of the ranks as it relates to the position. I believe that because of this, I have faced unethical behavior from my colleagues. There is often no value placed on my job or the person doing the job therefore, I have been addressed in the past and still today by my position or extension and not by my given name. It is my opinion that these references are demeaning and disrespectful and so it does make me feel like a means to an end or an instrument only there to carry out the