the stance of the company and Luke’s coworkers. The reason behind my recommendation is that by using the categorical imperative from the view of the company and its stakeholders Luke can ensure that the inevitable damage that would have otherwise occurred would not actually occur. At the present time there is no proof that Owen would actually suffer a loss if Luke doesn’t tell Owen about the future decline in property values. Thus, from the information that is currently known, it is best to go with the categorical imperative from the company’s point of view.
Though categorical imperative seem like an easy and sensible ethics guide to follow, there are circumstances where following the categorical imperative would prove to be either impossible …show more content…
Virtue ethics stresses that to live a happy and virtuous life one must display and act in accordance to certain virtues, among which may include: Gentleness (concern for others), Truthfulness, and Justice. We then set up the scenario based on these virtues; one in Luke approaches the situation from his professional community (work, coworkers) point of view and the other where Luke approaches from Owen’s point of view. If Luke decides to use the virtues he has set for himself towards his current situation, virtue ethics would show that with justice, Luke would understand that as a virtuous person he must treat everyone with equality and impartiality. On the other hand, gentleness would require Luke to put some thought into his actions and not bring harm to those around him from his actions. Lastly, truthfulness would have Luke determine whether the truths/information he has should be told or not based on whether it’s right or wrong to speak of what information he possesses. In the scenario where Luke applies it to ABC Co. and his coworkers, the virtue of justice would be the biggest factor because by weighing both his brother and company as equal, Luke would come to the conclusion that he shouldn’t put his personal feelings for his brother ahead of others without considering them first. As such Luke would align himself with the company since the morality of justice would have Luke be impartial in regards to personal feelings and not disclose company information due to promises of confidentiality and secrecy. Comparatively the virtues of gentleness and truthfulness would the major factors in the scenario where Luke applies virtue ethics towards Owen. In said scenario, Luke would come to the conclusion that out of concern for his brother and his desire to tell Owen the truth of ABC Company’s
Though categorical imperative seem like an easy and sensible ethics guide to follow, there are circumstances where following the categorical imperative would prove to be either impossible …show more content…
Virtue ethics stresses that to live a happy and virtuous life one must display and act in accordance to certain virtues, among which may include: Gentleness (concern for others), Truthfulness, and Justice. We then set up the scenario based on these virtues; one in Luke approaches the situation from his professional community (work, coworkers) point of view and the other where Luke approaches from Owen’s point of view. If Luke decides to use the virtues he has set for himself towards his current situation, virtue ethics would show that with justice, Luke would understand that as a virtuous person he must treat everyone with equality and impartiality. On the other hand, gentleness would require Luke to put some thought into his actions and not bring harm to those around him from his actions. Lastly, truthfulness would have Luke determine whether the truths/information he has should be told or not based on whether it’s right or wrong to speak of what information he possesses. In the scenario where Luke applies it to ABC Co. and his coworkers, the virtue of justice would be the biggest factor because by weighing both his brother and company as equal, Luke would come to the conclusion that he shouldn’t put his personal feelings for his brother ahead of others without considering them first. As such Luke would align himself with the company since the morality of justice would have Luke be impartial in regards to personal feelings and not disclose company information due to promises of confidentiality and secrecy. Comparatively the virtues of gentleness and truthfulness would the major factors in the scenario where Luke applies virtue ethics towards Owen. In said scenario, Luke would come to the conclusion that out of concern for his brother and his desire to tell Owen the truth of ABC Company’s