Core Ethical Theories
Explore three foundational ethical frameworks that guide moral reasoning and behavior: utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Each offers a distinct approach to evaluating actions and their consequences, emphasizing different values and principles in decision-making.
- Utilitarianism prioritizes outcomes that maximize overall happiness or welfare.
- Deontology focuses on adherence to moral duties and rules regardless of consequences.
- Virtue ethics emphasizes cultivating moral character and virtues over strict rules.
- Each framework shapes how individuals assess right and wrong in varied contexts.
- Understanding these frameworks aids in navigating complex ethical dilemmas.
Utilitarianism judges actions by their benefits, deontology by their adherence to moral laws, and virtue ethics by the virtues expressed. These frameworks offer complementary lenses to interpret ethical challenges.
This slide introduces three prominent ethical frameworks, highlighting their unique perspectives on morality. Utilitarianism evaluates actions by their results, deontology stresses rule-based duties, and virtue ethics centers on character development. Recognizing these differences enhances ethical awareness and supports more nuanced moral judgments across diverse situations.