Core Ethical Frameworks
This slide introduces three foundational ethical theories that guide moral reasoning and decision-making in professional contexts.
- Consequentialism evaluates actions by their outcomes and overall benefits.
- Duty-based ethics focuses on adherence to moral rules or obligations.
- Character ethics emphasizes virtues and moral character development.
- Each framework offers a unique perspective on what defines 'right' behavior.
- Understanding these theories helps navigate complex ethical dilemmas effectively.
Exploring consequentialism, duty-based ethics, and character ethics equips learners with varied lenses for ethical evaluation, enhancing their ability to make principled decisions in professional environments.
Ethical theories provide structured approaches to assess moral questions. Consequentialism highlights the results of actions, duty-based ethics stresses the importance of following rules, and character ethics centers on cultivating virtues. Professionals apply these models to resolve conflicts and promote ethical conduct tailored to diverse situations.