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Ethics: Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue
Challenge
Ethics: Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue
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💡 Key Takeaways
- Understand the core ideas of utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics and how they differ in guiding ethical choices.
- Compare decision-making from outcomes (utilitarianism) versus duties/rules (deontology) versus character and virtues (virtue ethics).
- Apply these theories to typical Humanities & Social Sciences scenarios (research ethics, public policy, social justice).
- Identify common criticisms of each theory and how scholars defend or modify them.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is utilitarianism?
A consequentialist approach that evaluates actions by their outcomes; choose the action that maximizes happiness or welfare for the greatest number.
What is deontology?
An ethical theory based on duties, rules, and universal principles; morality depends on following the right rule, regardless of outcomes.
What is virtue ethics?
An approach focusing on character and virtues; the right action is what a virtuous person would habitually do.
How do these theories differ in a moral dilemma?
Utilitarianism weighs overall good; deontology follows duties; virtue ethics looks at character; they can yield different judgments for the same situation.