Core Ethical Frameworks
Explore three foundational ethical theories that guide moral reasoning and behavior: consequentialism, deontological ethics, and virtue ethics. Each offers a distinct lens for evaluating right and wrong, shaping how decisions are justified and actions are judged.
- Consequentialism evaluates actions based on their outcomes or consequences.
- Deontological ethics focuses on duties, rules, and inherent moral obligations.
- Virtue ethics emphasizes character traits and moral virtues over specific acts.
- These theories provide diverse approaches to resolving moral dilemmas.
- Understanding each theory enhances critical thinking in ethical decision-making.
Consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics each prioritize different aspects of morality—results, duties, or virtues—offering unique frameworks for evaluating ethical questions and guiding principled choices.
This slide introduces the three major ethical theories that form the backbone of moral philosophy. By distinguishing between outcome-based, rule-based, and character-based approaches, learners gain insight into how different ethical perspectives influence judgments and behaviors in various situations.