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    consequences, based on what is right and wrong. In this paper I will be assessing the Trolley Problem in relation to Utilitarianism and Deontology and will conclude which theory is the best way to behave given the situation. In the first paragraph, I will begin by discussing the Trolley Problem followed by the next paragraph’s which will explaining how Utilitarianism and Deontology would approach the situation. Furthermore, I will be discussing which theory I believe is right in regards to the best way to

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    Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the character Frankenstein and his monster make many decisions that prompt the question of whether or not they did the right thing. One example of this was when Frankenstein's monster told Frankenstein his life story after he made it out of his apartment. This along with the threats of what would occur if he did not, got Frankenstein to agree to the monsters terms of creating him a female monster companion, and in return the monster would leave humanity alone. He promised

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    of gender. The theory of deontology has defined and developed the meaning of equal within society. However, it has been a slow process. Miscommunication and misunderstanding to the meaning of gender equality is responsible for personal and social tyranny. Happiness, fairness, and dignity have risen from social roles, poverty, and health reform that defined the message to the question of what it means to be equal and unequal among men and women using the deontology theory as this essay will demonstrate

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    and if it brings unhappiness then it is wrong. Whereas, deontology, simply stated is not about the results but that the actions conform with societies moral norms. The primary difference between deontology and utilitarianism, two competing systems of ethics, is that the former system is concerned with whether an act is intrinsically right or wrong, while the latter system believes that only the consequences of an act are important. Deontology deals with intentions and motives. Utilitarianism focuses

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    Introduction: Deontology is a kind of duty ethics, word deontology comes from the Greek words of duty and science. Deontology is a kind of moral ethics in which choices are based on moral values. It bases its foundation on what we ought to do, in comparison to what kind of person we are and should be as in virtue ethics. Deontologists usually oppose consequentialism because consequentialism is based on consequences and not moral principles. In this paper I would like to present the views why consequentialism

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    Module 1 SLP Assignment ETH501: Business Ethics 23 Feb 2013 It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services. The modern army has its roots in the Continental Army which was formed on 14 June 1775, [2] to meet the demands of the American Revolutionary War before the establishment of the United States. The Congress of the Confederation officially created the United States Army on 3 June 1784[3] [4] after the end of the Revolutionary

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    When it comes to decision making, there are various ethical theories that different individuals will use. These theories, Consequentialism, Deontology and Virtue serve as a way for each individual to evaluate and choose an action. Between these three theories there are key differences that set each apart from the other and help an individual understand the idea behind what was considered when an action or decision was made. One of the ethical theories is Consequentialism which supports that a morally

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    There is an ethical epidemic that is plaguing this world and it is called Human Trafficking. Human trafficking is a serious crime that violates common human rights by trading humans and forcing them to complete acts of coerced labor, or sex slavery. It is the 2nd largest criminal operation in the world next to the drug cartel and it is done to make money off these innocent lives (Ottisova, 2016). The illegal trade and exploitation of human beings for forced labor, prostitution and reproductive

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    Deontology vs. Utilitarian Ethics Deontology is a famous meta-ethical theory practiced among famous philosophers such as Immanuel Kant, W.D. Ross, Sissela Bok, and many other philosophers and influential we know. Deontology is focused on “duty” based actions. The entire theory is focused on the duty of people and how they submit to the duty that they have. It is simply defined as, duty is the basis of morality. It is also focuses around looking at the consequential effects of a particular action

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    speaking, theories of morality try to determine what is right and what is wrong or what is good and what is bad. In this essay, it will be argued that a universal theory of morality could not exist by comparing the two theories of utilitarianism and deontology. Morality is at the centre of our society. It is an instrument to make ‘the right’ decisions and it helps us determine whether we like or respect other people by evaluating their actions based on our moral compass. There are several traits, such

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