Chapter 2: Introduction to Ethics

Chapter 2:

Introduction to Ethics

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Chapter Overview

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Introduction

Review of nine ethical theories

Comparing workable ethical theories

Morality of breaking the law

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2.1 Introduction

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We Live in Communities

(London, England at night from space)

Courtesy of NASA

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The Ethical Point of View

? Most everyone shares ¡°core values¡±, desiring:

¨C Life

¨C Happiness

¨C Ability to accomplish goals

? Two ways to view world

¨C Selfish point of view: consider only your own self and

your core values

¨C Ethical point of view: respect other people and their

core values

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