January 10, 2024 What is morality? - System or set of beliefs that we embrace to help us understand what is good versus bad. Individualist: Independence, self Collectivists: groups bind together What is Ethics? - Ethics: our struggles and subsequent rationalization for upholding specific moral principles over others in ethical dilemmas - How can we say one action is right vs. wrong Moral Dilemma vs Ethical Dilemma Different types of ethics - Consequences approach (J.S Mills) - What types of outcomes should I produce? - Something right or wrong based on the consequences - Duty approach (Kant) - What are my obligations in the situation? - Does the situation matter or just what I owe to others? - Virtue approach (Aristotle) - What kind of person should I be? Examples: - Trolley Problem (Philippa Foot) - Veil of ignorance: equal opportunity for all (Rawls) - Prima Facie obligations: some duties should be prioritized Ethical Navigation - Which of these do we prioritize when we face dilemmas in school? - Cheating or plagiarism? What do we do? - Media Example: Publishing Drunk Drivers Photos

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