Applying ethical theory

Theory that evaluates the ethics of actions by their consequences and their impact on overall happiness of all affected by the action.

• Utilitarianism

• Kantian ethics

• Virtue ethics

"What is right is right no matter what."

• Utilitarianism

• Kantian ethics

• Virtue ethics

A positive societal context matters for a person's development of virtues and excellence.

• Utilitarianism

• Kantian ethics

• Virtue ethics

The right motivation matters for the ethically right action, and the right motivation is guided by reason.

• Utilitarianism

• Kantian ethics

• Virtue ethics

Consequences of actions are the basis for ethical evaluation and justification of actions.

• Utilitarianism

• Kantian ethics

• Virtue ethics

The ethically best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness.

• Utilitarianism

• Kantian ethics

• Virtue ethics

What is ethically right is solely determined by reason-based deliberation.

• Utilitarianism

• Kantian ethics

• Virtue ethics

Ethically evaluate actions as right or wrong and judge persons as good or evil.

• Utilitarianism

• Kantian ethics

• Virtue ethics

Ethical theory about the definition and realization of virtues and human excellence.

• Utilitarianism

• Kantian ethics

• Virtue ethics

Which way of acting (personal principle) could one reasonably want everyone to adopt?

• Utilitarianism

• CI method A

• Virtue method A