Ethics Paper

Ethics paper

Jessie Sanders

ETH/316

December 23, 2013

Penny E. Hilton PhD, MBA

Ethics paper

Virtue ethics are character traits like honesty or generosity. The way I read it was they are strong morals and build your value system or system of beliefs.

Utilitarianism holds the theory of what it every takes for the greater good. One of the worst examples I found was the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan during WWII it was done for the greater good of America and the world. Craziness!

Deontological ethics is basic black and white. It is based on the basic qualities of an act and not the moral effect. Lying is a great example, I hate (I know strong word), but I hate lying. I feel as an adult you have no reason to lie or breaking promises (don’t make them). In Pocatello for some reason when you call a contractor for work and you leave a message they do not call you back and if they do answer they are late for the appointment. I might be old school, but what I say I do, it is my reputation.

Personal Experience

Relating personal experience to the ethical theory of utilitarianism begins with my personal experience as a military member. The underlying principle of the military is a classic representation of utilitarianism. From the first day or enlistment to the final day of retirement the Air Force instills the importance of virtues, values, and the correct moral actions. The virtue of the Air Force, as with all professional military organizations, is inherent to an all-volunteer force serving today. Specifically, to serve in the military is an honor and seen as a privilege from those serving to represent and defend our country. The value is shown in the Air Force’s core values document of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. These simple principles give Air Force members a focus and demonstrate their worth to the organization. The moral concept of protecting the countries national interests through the application of...