Assignment: Ethical Theories Comparison
Assignment: Ethical Theories Comparison
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Over the course of thousands of years, various theories have been offered to explain the best way to determine what is ethical. The search for “good” or correct actions and thoughts has provided several strong approaches that are actively used today. While all of the various ethical theories seek to lead one to being ethical, they differ on how this should be accomplished. Each approach has its own strengths and weaknesses. It is important to understand these differences when analyzing ethical decisions from various perspectives.
For this Assignment, you are to complete the chart for seven ethical theories based on the following criteria:
- How is “good” determined: Explain in one or two sentences what the theory argues is the correct way to determine what is right. This is the main argument of the theory in a nutshell.
- Most Noted Philosopher(s): Name the philosopher or philosophers most closely associated with the theory.
- Major Strengths: Using phrases or sentences, list at least two major strengths that is specific to that theory.
- Major Weaknesses: Using phrases or sentences, list at least two major weaknesses that is specific to that theory.
HU245 Unit 2 Assignment
Ethical Theories Comparison Chart
| Utilitarianism | Ethical Egoism | Ethics of Care | Kantianism | Prima Facie Duties | Divine Command Theory | Virtue Theory | |
| How is “good” Determined | |||||||
| Most Noted Philosopher(s) | |||||||
| Major Strengths | |||||||
| Major Weaknesses |
HU245 Unit 2 | Assignment Rubric Grade: Grading Criteria A: 63-70 points ● Chart is fully completed. ● Each theory is correctly defined. ● Strengths and weaknesses are fully explained by providing at least two specific strengths and two specific weaknesses for each theory. Correct philosopher(s) are identified for each theory. B: 56-62points ● Chart is fully completed. ● Each theory is correctly defined. ● Strengths and weaknesses are partially explained by providing at least two specific strengths and two weaknesses for most theories. Correct philosopher(s) are identified for most theories. C: 49-55 points ● Chart is partially completed. ● Each theory is defined with some errors. ● Strengths and weaknesses are fully explained by providing one specific strength and one specific weakness for each theory. Correct philosopher(s) are identified for most theories. D: 42-47 points ● Chart is less than ¾ completed. ● Explanations are cursory and fail to demonstrate adequate understanding of each theory. F: 0–41 points ● Chart is less than half completed. ● Explanations are non-existent, inaccurate, or fail to demonstrate an adequate understanding of each theory.
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