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Chapter 16

Chapter 16. Ethical Decision Making. Learning Outcomes. Explain ethical imperatives using examples Distinguish ethical decision making from decision making more broadly understood

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Chapter 16

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  1. Chapter 16 Ethical Decision Making

  2. Learning Outcomes Explain ethical imperatives using examples Distinguish ethical decision making from decision making more broadly understood Explain how strong critical thinking skills and positive habits of mind assist in deciding what to do when ethical imperatives diverge

  3. Chapter Opening Video

  4. Ethics Set of behavioral ideals or moral principles that guide people in determining right and wrong Source of core ethical values and beliefs is a combination of various factors

  5. Ethical Imperatives Think consequences Think duties Think virtues

  6. Think Consequences Due consideration to consequences of choices is a sensible approach Consideration of consequences in ethical decision making leads to uncertainty Ethical decision making in real-life contexts extends beyond consequences

  7. Think Duties Ethical decision making by reference to duties does not consider consequences Motive and intention are significant considering ethics in terms of duties Respect for people is an important ethical duty Making ethical decisions based on duties is top down thinking

  8. Think Virtues • Positive critical thinking habits of mind are virtues • Virtuous people do not make ethical decisions by: • Tabulating consequences • Considering the nature of duties

  9. Think Virtues Virtuous person needs a measure of wisdom and balance Virtuous behavior does not resolve complex dilemmas

  10. Decision Making and Ethical Decision Making Reactive and reflective ethical decision making

  11. Discussion Questions • Give an example of when you disagreed with an authority figure about ethical duties or ethical obligations • Describe the situation and the reason(s) you disagreed • How did you resolve the conflict that time? • What would you do next time?

  12. Reactive and Reflective Ethical Decision Making Premature dominance structuring can infect ethical decision making Precautions in Self-Regulation Critical Thinking Skill Strategies are valuable

  13. Reactive and Reflective Ethical Decision Making Ethical decision making extends beyond reactions, impulses, or feelings Informed ethical decision making requires a knowledge base

  14. Thinking Through Diverging Ethical Imperatives Prioritize, create, and negotiate Personal consistency and respect for others Apply the golden rule

  15. Prioritize, Create, and Negotiate Establish priorities Create additional options Negotiate based on each party’s interests

  16. Personal Consistency and Respect for Others Consistency is valuable in ethical decision making People should respect individuals with whom they disagree

  17. Personal Consistency and Respect for Others • Strong critical thinkers: • Give importance to points of view of opponents • Follow reasons and evidence • Seek to discover the basis of the ethical disagreement

  18. Apply the Golden Rule • Do unto others as you would have others do unto you • Strategy that provides resolution to the most difficult ethical problems

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