ethical egoism

Post 1 reply of 450–600 words to the discussion post below.

Discussion Assignment Complete 2 sets of Discussion Threads & Reply Threads in this course. Post one thread of 550–650 (not including footnotes) words. Then post 1 reply of 450–600 words to the discussion post below. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 1 scholarly citation in Turabian format. Each reply must […]

Develop, in detail, a situation in which a health care worker might be confronted with ethical problems related to patients and prescription drug use OR patients in a state of poverty.

ASSIGNMENT In your answer show that you care. Develop, in detail, a situation in which a health care worker might be confronted with ethical problems related to patients and prescription drug use OR patients in a state of poverty. Your scenario must be original to you and this assignment. It cannot be from the discussion […]

What is a consequentialism? Explain act utilitarianism and the expected utility principle. Explain contractarianism and its advantages.

ASSIGNMENT Answer the questions below in short-answer essay format.  Organize your thoughts by using complete sentences and write well. Do not cite sources or quote material; use your own words. Make sure to address all aspects of each question and provide examples where possible. Double-space your answers. Explain the difference between value theories and normative […]

Write a thread that compares and contrasts a Christian ethical theory with a competing ethical theory. Which theory do you think is the stronger ethical theory?

Natural Law vs Divine Nature Now that you have learned about competing ethical theories, write a thread that compares and contrasts a Christian ethical theory with a competing ethical theory. Since we have already looked at ethical relativism in Discussion: Relativism vs Absolutism, you may choose from any metaethical theory covered in Moral Choices or […]

Summarize the pros and cons for Ethical Egoism and Ethical Altruism. What distinctions can be made between descriptive and normative ethics in the arguments for egoism?

Use video and material provided only answer one question Using the text and online resources in this module, summarize any video, and respond to one of the following focused questions in at least 500 words. Focused Questions: 1. Summarize the pros and cons for Ethical Relativism and Ethical Absolutism. What distinctions can be made between […]

Briefly explain the theory of utilitarianism, along with two of the strongest objections often posed against it.

answer 3 of the following questions. Your answers should each be about 1/4 – 1/2 a page typed single-space, and should be submitted into the dropbox in .doc file format.  put all your answers into one file. Let me know if you have any questions or issues submitting into the dropbox. 1. Briefly explain the […]

What does each ethical perspective tell us about morality and virtue?

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapters 1 and 2 from your text. In Chapter 1, you studied the three ethical perspectives (relativism, emotivism, and ethical egoism), and in Chapter 2, you saw examples of how to apply ethical theories and perspectives to various concrete issues. The purpose of this discussion is […]

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