You are to search the Internet, newspapers or magazines and find a moral dilemma that has occurred within the last 24 months on one of the topics we have covered this semester (Networked Communications, Networks Security, Privacy, Privacy and Government, Intellectual Property, Computer Reliability, Professional Ethics or Work and Wealth). Write a synopsis of the article, a link to the article and analyze the actions using all of the ethical theories we have studied (table summarizing them is below).
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Utilitarian Analysis |
Relies on an evaluation of benefits and harm (who benefits the most from the decision). It looks at the consequences of an action. Ex: many businesses use this framework to justify a course of action because the decisions based on cost: a cost –benefit analysis |
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Social Contract Theory Analysis |
This analysis focuses of the rights of all. It is objective and rule-based. Ex: Can this action be applied to all? |
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This analysis considers duties or obligations; it is objective and rule based. Ex: I pay my taxes even though I think the government has some wasteful programs (it is my obligation) |
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Virtue Theory Analysis |
This analysis would determine whether the actions is consistent with someone having good moral character. A set of character traits that everyone needs to have to be happy. |
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