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Ethical Theory Presentation

Ethical Theory Presentation. Julie Rosenthal, Kyle Napler , Julie Pilak , and Kaci Schultz Tuesday/5:30 October 21, 2008. Common Good. Working toward the good of the community without the expense of others. Common Good Approach. Members of the same community

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Ethical Theory Presentation

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  1. Ethical Theory Presentation Julie Rosenthal, Kyle Napler, Julie Pilak, and Kaci Schultz Tuesday/5:30 October 21, 2008

  2. Common Good Working toward the good of the community without the expense of others.

  3. Common Good Approach • Members of the same community • Reflecting on broad questions • What kind of society do we want to be? • How do we achieve that?

  4. Aristotle • Connection between political community and citizens • “it is the possession and use of practical knowledge that makes it possible to live a good life”

  5. Plato • Had a profound impact on political theory • The Academy • Best political order lead to harmony in society • European universities

  6. Richard Cumberland (1631-1718) • Good = preservation of the faculties of several

  7. John Rawls • Everyone has an equal advantage

  8. Principles of Common Good • Respect for a persons • Social Welfare • Peace and security

  9. Our Pluralistic Society • Ideas are inconsistent with our society • Different people have different ideas • Minorities

  10. Free-Rider Problem • Benefits are available to everyone • Some refuse to do their part

  11. Individualism • Individual freedom • Personal rights • Doing your own thing

  12. Bailout • Benefit to our nation? • Benefit to big companies? • Benefit to tax payers?

  13. Vaccines • Vaccination = decreased fatal disease • Individual beliefs • My child, my right • My body, my right

  14. Death Penalty-Is it for the common good? • American safety • Individual vendetta • Beneficial for the criminals?

  15. Review Question • In your own words, describe the Common Good Approach. • What “hiccups” in American society can hinder this idea? • Give an example of an ethical dilemma that can put the Common Good Approach in to action.

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