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ETH 316 Wk 1 Discussion – Ethics vs Moral Reasoning
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.
Due Thursday
IMPORTANT: Answer all questions below in ONE response post. DO NOT POST 2 SEPARATE ANSWER POSTS.
Part One – Within the realm of Cognitive theories, there are two major categories or paths to choose from.
- Category #1 – According to this path, there are no set standards of moral right and wrong. Moral truths are a matter of opinion, not reason, and is based on feelings (individual, collective, etc.). Objective truth does not exist.
- Category #2 – According to this path, there are objective moral truths that do exist and they are true for all humans, regardless of feelings. There is a standard of right and wrong that exists for everyone. Everyone is included in the moral community; they “have moral value . . . and they deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.” (see Chapter 1, pg 9)
The 1st Category, or path, is called relativism. The 2nd Category, or path, is universalist.
Question #1 – Based on the above descriptions, which cateogry (or path) most closely reflects you, personally? Why?
Part Two – Under each path, or category, there are several major ethics theories to explore.
Relativist Theories
- Ethical subjectivism theory
- Cultural relativism theory
- Divine command theory
Universalist Theories
- Ethical Egoism 4. Deontology
- Utilitarianism 5. Virtue Ethics
- Natural Law 6. Rights Ethics
Question #2 – You have already selected Relativism or Universalism in the first question.
- Within your chosen category, which one of the major ethics theories best fits you? Why?
- Within your chosen category, which one of the major ethics theories least fits you? Why?
IMPORTANT: Respond to all questions in ONE response post. DO NOT POST 2 SEPARATE ANSWER POSTS. A minimum of 175 words is required. Be sure to proofread for grammar and spelling.
Due Monday
Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.
ETH 316 Wk 2 Discussion – Ethics and Culture in Context
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Often moral values or practices differ among cultures. This week we will compare ethics across different cultures and discuss how to apply ethical principles in a culturally diverse business environment.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- Identify a cultural practice that is considered acceptable in one country but is not acceptable in another. How should we respond, if at all, to customs and laws in other countries that clash with our own cultural beliefs about morality?
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ETH 316 Wk 3 Discussion – Ethics, Responsibility, and Religion
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This week we will analyze the relationship between ethics and religion to determine where they intersect and how they differ. We will also chart various ethical philosophers and their theories.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- How are morality and religion similar and how are they different?
- Discuss how your religious beliefs, or lack thereof, have shaped your own morality.
- What is natural law theory? How does it compare to religion?
- What criteria did Thoreau argue must exist before engaging in civil disobedience?
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ETH 316 Wk 4 Discussion – Maintaining Ethics in Groups
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This week, we will discuss the differences between individual and group ethics. We will also discuss the differences between moral rights and legal rights.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- Select a relevant topic in the United States today, such as gun control, immigration, or the death penalty, and discuss the difference between moral rights and legal rights as related to your selected topic.
- Explain how a cultural relativist and a rights ethicist would likely view your selected topic.
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ETH 316 Wk 5 Discussion – Ethics, Utilitarianism, and Happiness
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Due Thursday
During our final week, we will analyze the connections between happiness, morality, and ethics, as well as reflect on our own beliefs about happiness. We will also discuss the utilitarianism theory of ethics.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Consider the people around you as well as other non-human sentient beings.
Queston 1: What are some of the positive and negative impacts your actions have on the world around you?
Question 2: Are there any changes you can make that will influence these effects?
Due Monday
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