Intro Ethics - Week 2

Utilitarianism and egoism both agree that

• who should get the good consequences

• maximum pleasure for self

• maximum pleasure for all

• behavior bring good consequences is important

It argues that the right course of action is one that maximizes overall happiness.

• Utilitarian ethics

• Kantian ethics

• Social ethics

• Bioethics

Proposes that actions, rules, or polices should be ethically measured and evaluated by their consequences

• Utilitarianism

• Consequentialist Ethics

• Rule Utilitarianism

• Act Utilitarianism

Define Morality

• What is considered as correct within a society

• Making the right decisions when there is a chance to do wrong

• Defining what is right and wrong for an individual/community

• Where individuals have a conscious choice to make a right and ethical decision

"The greatest good for the greatest number" referred to:

• Deontology

• Utilitarianism

• Egoism

• Hedonism

Which ethical theory is based on self interest?

• Social Justice

• Individual character

• Egoism

• Personal Improvement

Utilitarianism is subset of which of the following theories?

• Virtue

• Deontological

• Teleological

• System

An ethical theory that uses rules to distinguish right from wrong?

• Teleological

• Virtue

• Code of Conduct

• Deontological

Which theory advises not to violate rules in workplace?

• System

• Egoism

• Deontology

• Professionalism

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about deontology?

• Morality should be based on whether an action is right or wrong under a set of rules.

• The word deontology come from Greek words for duty (deon).

• Deontology focus on consequence actions. 

• Deontology is the normative ethical theory.