Infidelity seems to be a common thing in many countries, especially in America. It’s not even a topic that is sugar coated as it used to be; popular talk shows have capitalized on infidelity, and the complicated relationships that surround the topic, whole movies are based on the topic, and almost weekly another public figure is exposed on the cover of a tabloid for the scandal. While it is not something I am especially proud of I have directly been involved in more than one extramarital affair. In one instance the wife gave “permission” to the husband, and in another the wife had no idea the affair was happening. Regardless of the details between the spouses, one thing remains; while it may make a difference to the spouse, the act of having
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In teleological ethics all actions are essentially excused as long as the outcome is the desired one. Given this form of ethical thinking the affair between Robert and Francesca was completely ethical. Francesca’s husband wasn’t hurt in the process, her kids were not affected at all, and she was able to engage in a meaningful and romantic week with the man she felt she couldn’t live without being involved with; Robert. In terms of teleological ethics the deceit that Francesca engaged in was acceptable because was able to accomplish her desires. In the book Francesca decides fairly early on that she wants to be in the presence of Kincaid no matter what the cost. Contemplating accompanying Kincaid on his photo shoot with the risk of being seen with another man in a small town she says “No, I’d like to see you do your work. I’m not worried about talk.” The author then goes on “She was worried… Whatever the cost she was going out to Cedar Bridge.” (Waller, 1992, p. …show more content…
Francesca and her husband were legally married. In the majority of marriages (including Francesca’s) it is agreed by both parties that they wish to be in a monogamous relationship with the other; Francesca broke this agreement by sleeping with Kincaid. Deontological ethics would not excuse an affair under any circumstances as a marriage is a binding agreement between two people to devote their love (physical and otherwise) to each other and no one
In teleological ethics all actions are essentially excused as long as the outcome is the desired one. Given this form of ethical thinking the affair between Robert and Francesca was completely ethical. Francesca’s husband wasn’t hurt in the process, her kids were not affected at all, and she was able to engage in a meaningful and romantic week with the man she felt she couldn’t live without being involved with; Robert. In terms of teleological ethics the deceit that Francesca engaged in was acceptable because was able to accomplish her desires. In the book Francesca decides fairly early on that she wants to be in the presence of Kincaid no matter what the cost. Contemplating accompanying Kincaid on his photo shoot with the risk of being seen with another man in a small town she says “No, I’d like to see you do your work. I’m not worried about talk.” The author then goes on “She was worried… Whatever the cost she was going out to Cedar Bridge.” (Waller, 1992, p. …show more content…
Francesca and her husband were legally married. In the majority of marriages (including Francesca’s) it is agreed by both parties that they wish to be in a monogamous relationship with the other; Francesca broke this agreement by sleeping with Kincaid. Deontological ethics would not excuse an affair under any circumstances as a marriage is a binding agreement between two people to devote their love (physical and otherwise) to each other and no one