Even though each theory has its own unique way of portraying the act of doing ‘the right thing’, they seem to do just that. Differences Since I have determined the similarity between the three theories, let us look at how they differ from each other. Even though they share the common goal, the thing that sets them apart from each other is how each theory achieves the common goal. Utilitarianism bases its actions that produce more total utility for the group than the alternative, “The greatest good for the greatest number” (Boylan, 2009, p. 153). Deontology is similar to utilitarianism but on a more broad spectrum.
The same thing can be said about deontology, a person is good and moral when his choice of action within a community is inherently moral and good or they do the right thing. This makes the similarities between these three theories is goodness and morality as perceived by others within communities such as a work environment, a group of friends, and family. However; the vast differences between these three theories are how a community identifies a person as good, moral, and ethical. Virtue ethics looks directly into the character of a person to see if he or she is good and moral and this judgment or evaluation of his character is in the long term. Deontology as well as utilitarianism look at actions instead of character.
A person centred approach to assessment will also help to ensure that the individual has the best possible quality of care for them which in turn will ensure that they will be given a good quality of life and be treated the way that they want to be treated. Again they will be treated with what is important to them in mind rather than what is important for them. 1.3 Compare the difference in outcomes that may occur between focusing on an individual’s strengths and aspirations rather than their needs only Outcomes from focusing on strengths and aspirations Outcomes from focusing on their needs only • An individual can choose what time they get up and ready for the day – the individual has some control over what time they get
To understand better the difference between relativists and absolutists is necessary because people think that relativists are relativists because they feel unable to tell them apart. Relativists strongly believe that greater knowledge has brought greater tolerance. By this, they mean that no
It is ones action that gives the group greater good, not an individual. Deontological Ethics Deontology is the theory that an individual does something because the individual believes it is the right thing to do. They do not look further into the action or bring the possible consequences to mind. They simply believe it is the correct thing to do and act upon it. Deontology is similar to Utilitarianism because it is again based on singular decisions of an individual.
Comparison Between AACC and ACA Code of Ethics Each professional disciple has its own code of ethics that codifies the aspirations of the disciplines members and regulates their behavior (Clinton & Ohischlager , 2002). Although each professional disciple has a different code of ethics that is unique to its members, each ethical code also has some similarities, which across the board each discipline share. This paper will compare two ethical codes, that of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). This paper will discuss the general differences and the similarities of these two ethical codes. It will also feature a more in depth comparison and contrast in the areas of Fees, Informed Consent, and Termination.
The difference between vice and incontinence is that vice is done on purpose and incontinence is done out of passion. An example of someone acting with vice is getting a tattoo just because you know it’ll piss your parents off. However, an example of incontinence would be getting a tattoo because you really, really want it even though you know your parents won’t approve. As you can see, though many things have
It is based on different virtues that a person should have, so that they can then reach Euadamonia. Euadamonia should be the end goal to everyone's life and it is the ultimate happiness. Virtue Ethics is ‘agent centred’ and it focuses on the qualities of the person making the moral choices rather than the actual moral choice that they are making, which can bring weaknesses to the theory as one can justify mostly anything by using virtue ethics. According to the theory, morality is about becoming the right sort of person, it is not asking “what should I do?”, but it is asking “what sort of person should I be?”, and is not trying to find rights and wrongs, just allow you to become a good person. Virtue ethics is agent-centred ethics rather than act-centred.
RELATIVISM AND MORALITY Week 2 Assignment Sarah Knight SOC120: Introduction to Ethics and Social Responsibility Prof. Thomas Reeder November 4, 2013 Relativism and Morality Moral choices are conducted on a daily basis, by every culture, which can be viewed on an ethical scale of right or wrong, by other cultures. In her writing of “Some Moral Minima”, Lenn E. Goodman views several aspects of morality and relativism, and argues that certain things are just wrong. In presenting my own morals, I agree with this statement; however, pondering the image, that only one accurate ethic exists and that we may be able to find universal moral requirements and arrive at a multiethnic agreement on issues presented by Goodman is a parable. In this paper, I will state my opinion on challenges Goodman presents to relativism. I will also provide my thoughts on if there are such universal moral requirements.
Contrasting Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill | Executive Summary As I make decisions each and every day, usually I take into consideration the consequences of my decisions and how it will or will not benefit me. Two early philosophers named Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill give us different approaches on how we should make our decisions and why we should make them. In this paper I will compare and contrast the philosophy of both Kant and Mill, specifically their ethics. I will discuss the differences between Kant’s practical imperative and Mill’s idea of the principle of utility and how each were to approach the same moral issue. When most people think of ethics or morals, they think of rules for distinguishing between right and wrong, such as the Golden Rule "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"), a religious creed like the Ten Commandments ("Thou Shalt not kill...").