Framework of
Thinking Ethically

1. Utilitarian Approach

∙ Most good/least harm

2. Rights Approach

∙ Protects/respects moral rights

3. Fairness or justice approach

∙ Equality

4. Common Good approach

∙Good for community

5. Virtue Approach

∙ Dispositions/habits

•Recognize an Ethical Issue

•Get the Facts

•Evaluate Alternative Actions

•Make a Decision/Test It

•Act/Reflect on the Outcome

∙Not feelings

∙Not religion

∙Not following law

∙Not following culturally accepted norms

∙Not science

∙IS standards of behavior

∙How humans should act

∙Should Haya cheat if she didn't study?

∙Should Freddie bribe a cop?

∙Should Engie steal food for her family?

∙Should Dalia throw trash in the street?