Practical Ethical Decision Making

Select a current event or a hypothetical scenario involving a significant ethical dilemma.

Instructions:

Select a Scenario: Choose a current event or create a hypothetical scenario that presents an ethical dilemma. Examples may include:

Medical ethics $($e$.$g$.,$ vaccine distribution, end$-$of$-$life decisions$)$

Business ethics $($e$.$g$.,$ corporate transparency, environmental responsibility$)$

Personal ethics $($e$.$g$.,$ honesty in relationships, loyalty vs$.$ justice$)$

Research: Gather relevant information about your scenario. Consider the context, stakeholders involved, and any legislation or policies that pertain to your case.

Ethical Analysis: Analyze the dilemma using at least three ethical theories from the following options:

Utilitarianism

Deontology $($Kantian ethics$)$

Virtue ethics

Social contract theory

Care ethics

Feminist ethics

Discuss how each theory would approach the dilemma and what conclusions can be drawn.