Exam 5: General Ethical Perspectives

All of the following are components of Virginia Held's model EXCEPT:

______ was the dominant philosophical movement in the United States from the Civil War through World War II.

Describe the applications of pragmatism.

Ethical pluralism refers to

Compare utilitarianism to the categorical imperative. Identify their similarities as well as their differences.

______ argued that people should do what is morally right no matter the consequences.

______ followers see themselves in subordinate position.

Explain why altruism is more important to leaders than followers.

Utilitarian analysis can also be used when choosing between two negative alternatives.

Deontological ethicists argue that we ought to make choices based on our duties.

______ argued that we should never treat people as a means to an end.

______ followers believe it is important to express their opinions and to offer input to their leaders when asked.

According to ______, each person has an equal right to the same basic liberties that are compatible with similar liberties for all.

All of the following are applications of Kant's perspective EXCEPT:

Discuss the four steps for conducting a utilitarian analysis of an ethical problem.

______ altruistic behaviors include team building, participative group decision-making, and minority advancement programs.

______ emphasized that individual growth is the ultimate goal of moral decision-making.

______ argued that ethical dilemmas should be approached scientifically as well.

Altruism appears to be a universal value.

One caution is that Rawl's principles can only be applied to democratic societies.