Assignment Tasks:

In the future, you will almost certainly be asked the following question during a job interview: "Tell me about a moment when you were confronted with an ethical issue or tough scenario and how you were able to address this difficulty?"

You had to deal with difficult situations during your professional carer. Look back on your previous decisions based on the theoretical concepts you have gained, and then re-evaluate them to your current state.

That is exactly what you are required to accomplish in this reflective journal.

Using full sentences, answer the questions below. Your journal should be at least two double-spaced pages and must be written in a professional, academic, yet honest and reflective tone.

Task:

Think of a recent ethical dilemma that you were faced with that involved choosing between a "right" option and a "wrong" option. It can involve school, work, friends, family, sports, etc. (Try to think of something that happened in the past two years.)

Describe your dilemma on a well-written and professionally double-spaced page.

Using the philosophical theories discussed in Modules 2 and 3 such as utilitarianism, deontology, bystander effect, existentialism, Durkheim's types of solidarity, etc.,

Analyze your choices.

Decide what you shouldhave done.

What did you do?

b) Which theory helps you in framing this decision, and why?

Is considering the 6 pillars of character helpful in analyzing how your choice(s) stack up? Why or Why not?