MORAL COMPASS EXAMPLE

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is a possible response: This is an interesting assignment that requires you to reflect on your moral values and how they guide your decisions. I will try to help you by providing some tips and examples, but ultimately you will have to write your own paper based on your own views and experiences. First, you need to choose one of the four templates provided by your instructor. The templates are Markkula-APA, Markkula-MLA, Brown-APA, or Brown-MLA. The difference between them is the citation style they use. APA stands for American Psychological Association and MLA stands for Modern Language Association. These are two common formats for academic writing that have different rules for how to cite sources and format your paper. You can find more information about them online or in your textbook. You should follow the instructions and guidelines in the template you choose. Second, you need to identify the moral theories you will use to build your compass. A moral theory is a set of principles or rules that help us determine what is right or wrong, good or bad, in different situations. There are many moral theories, but some of the most common ones are: Deontology: This theory holds that we have certain duties or obligations that we must follow regardless of the consequences. For example, we should always tell the truth, respect human rights, and obey the law. The most famous deontologist is Immanuel Kant, who proposed the categorical imperative: "Act only according to that maxim by which you can also will that it would become a universal law."1 Utilitarianism: This theory holds that we should act in ways that maximize the happiness or well-being of the greatest number of people. For example, we should donate to charity, protect the environment, and promote social justice. The most famous utilitarians are Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, who proposed the principle of utility: "Actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness; wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness."2
Virtue ethics: This theory holds that we should cultivate good character traits or virtues that enable us to live well and flourish as human beings. For example, we should be honest, courageous, generous, and wise. The most famous virtue ethicist is Aristotle, who proposed the doctrine of the mean: "Virtue is a mean state between the extremes of excess and deficiency."3 You can choose one or more of these theories, or any other theory that you find appealing or relevant. You should provide a short documented definition for each theory, citing the source where you found it. Third, you need to explain how each theory would help you make what you feel would be the right decision and in what situations. You can use examples from your own life or from hypothetical scenarios to illustrate your points. For example: I would use deontology at work to ensure that I follow the company’s policies and uphold its reputation. For instance, if I found out that my boss was embezzling money from the company, I would report him to the authorities, even if it meant losing my job or endangering my safety. I would use utilitarianism at home as a way to be fair and caring with my family members. For instance, if I had to decide how to spend my limited budget on gifts for my children, I would try to buy them something that would make them happy and benefit them in the long run, rather than something that would only please them momentarily. I would use virtue ethics in school as a way to develop my intellectual and moral capacities. For instance, if I had to write an essay for a class, I would do my own research and analysis, rather than copying from someone else or using online sources without proper citation. Finally, you need to apply your compass to a real or hypothetical ethical dilemma that you or others are facing at the moment. You can choose one topic from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics (under “Ethics Spotlight”) or another pressing ethical situation that interests you. You should use either the Framework for Ethical Decision Making from Markkula or Brown (depending on which template you chose) and walk through the steps to make an ethical decision and justify what you decide is the moral action to take in this situation.
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