Briefly characterize virtue ethics. According to the theory, what is it that makes an action morally correct (or when is it that an action is morally correct)? The textbook states that virtue ethics is, “a moral theory that focuses on the development of virtuous character” (43). When it comes to being morally correct the text states, “ to act morally, we must act from virtue, and acting from virtue means acting with the appropriate motives. It is not enough to do right; we must do right for the right motivating reasons” (44). According to Mayo, what is the advantage of having saints and heroes? According to the text the advantages of having saints and heroes is, “ heroes and saints are not merely people who …show more content…
It is defined by a distinctive focus on these issues, rather than by a set of doctrine or common ideology among feminists, many of whom many disagree on the nature of feminist ethics or on particular moral issues ” (46). For an action for to morally correct or incorrect social realities must be considered. The text states this, “ many feminists think that the familiar principles of Western ethics- autonomy, utility, freedom, equality, and so forth- are too broad and abstract to help us make moral judgements about specific persons who are enmeshed in concrete social situations” (46). Many feminists support the ethics of care theory which they often practice. Briefly characterize the ethics of care. According to the theories, what is it that makes an action morally correct (or when is it that an action is morally correct)? According to the text ethics of care is, “a distinctive moral perspective that arose out of feminist concerns and grew to challenge core elements of most other moral theories” (44). What makes an action morally correct in relation to ethics of care is, “unique demands of specific situations and to the virtues and feelings that are central to close personal relationships- empathy, compassion, love, sympathy, and fidelity. The heart of the moral life is feeling for and caring for those with whom you have a special, intimate connection”
Virtue ethics is an approach that “deemphasizes rules, consequences and particular acts and places the focus on the kind of person who is acting” (Garrett, 2005). A person’s character is the totality of his character traits. Our character traits can be goo...
Virtue ethics is a moral theory that was first developed by Aristotle. It suggests that humans are able to train their characters to acquire and exhibit particular virtues. As the individual has trained themselves to develop these virtues, in any given situation they are able to know the right thing to do. If everybody in society is able to do the same and develop these virtues, then a perfect community has been reached. In this essay, I shall argue that Aristotelian virtue ethics is an unsuccessful moral theory. Firstly, I shall analyse Aristotelian virtue ethics. I shall then consider various objections to Aristotle’s theory and evaluate his position by examining possible responses to these criticisms. I shall then conclude, showing why Aristotelian virtue ethics is an unpractical and thus an unsuccessful moral theory in reality.
The four ethical virtues of health care must be shown, compassion, discernment, integrity and trustworthiness. Respecting a person’s autonomy understanding and acting on the belief the people have the right decision to make decisions and take action based on their beliefs and value systems. The ethical issues that would be encountered will be to treat each person with passion and respect regardless of sex, race, and religious preference. The environment has no human rights violations, sustains nursing ethical
One main reason that Virtue Ethics is more convincing and better than the other system of ethics that we have covered is because it goes further than looking at the action as good or bad. Now before I
In this essay I will consider the objections to Virtue Ethics (VE) raised by Robert Louden in his article entitled On Some Vices of Virtue Ethics which was published in 1984. It is important to note at the outset of this essay that it was not until 1991 that the v-rules came up in literature. So Louden is assuming throughout his article that the only action guidance that VE can give is “Do what the virtuous agent would do in the circumstances.” I will be addressing Louden’s objections with the benefit of knowing about the v-rules. First of all, let us discuss what VE is. VE is a normative ethical theory that emphasises the virtues or moral character, thus it focuses on the moral agent. It differs from Deontology which emphasises duties or rules, and Utilitarianism which emphasises the consequences of our actions.
Virtue Ethics focuses on the character of an individual. Virtue Ethics theory does not strengthen the role of morality, but is useful in moral reasoning that stems from a person 's
It is part of the middle well-being of a person under its subjective criteria and it is guided by the rational capacity of a human and more specifically of that of a rational person (1144b27-29). Virtue has the capacity to develop periodically and it becomes a habit of the disposition. However, virtue plays an important role in society because the people learn through social connections and experimentations how to act and how their acting reflects to their social surrounding. Our social surrounding judges on how ethical our acts are and develop the capacity to judge the rest of the peoples acts accordingly.
Hursthouse, R. (2003, July 18). Virtue Ethics. Stanford University. Retrieved March 6, 2014, from http://plato.stanford.edu/archives/fall2013/entries/ethics-virtue
Virtue Ethics relies on a person’s character and their own personal beliefs on how to determine what is right and wrong. A virtue ethicist follows the theory that you should “act as a virtuous person would act give then situation” (Athanassoulis, “Virtue Ethics”). Virtue ethics does not have a set of guidelines for a person to follow, nor does it specify how a “virtuous person would act”. Due to the broadness of this concept and the lack of guidelines presented, the theory faces criticism. There are three main objections that Virtue Ethics faces: self-centeredness, action-guiding, and moral luck. The primary focus of this analysis will be on the objections focused on self-centeredness and moral luck.
Both Kantian and virtue ethicists have differing views about what it takes to be a good person. Kantian ethicists believe that being a good person is strictly a matter of them having a “good will.” On the other hand, virtue ethicists believe that being a good person is a matter of having a good character, or being naturally inclined to do the right thing. Both sides provide valid arguments as to what is the most important when it comes to determining what a person good. My purpose in writing this paper is to distinguish between Kantian ethics and virtue ethics, and to then, show which theory is most accurate.
Integrity, respect for persons, justice, non-maleficence, and responsibility are all identified within the code, however compassion is not directly stated but is implied. To show compassion for others during suffering is an almost automatic response in nursing. When nurses decide to act either beneficently or non-maleficently they are doing a service to those being cared for. When dealing with human lives moral value becomes especially important, and is not situationally dependent. Ethical neutrality does not have a place in professional ethics, and an obligation to respect the moral values is necessary. The code deals with specific issues related to the nursing profession, and ensures standards are upheld. Creation of code of ethics within a profession limits misconduct, create safeguards, promote trust for the profession within society, and preserves the integrity of the profession (Soskolne, 1984) It is important for me to emphasize the difference between the nurse’s code of ethics and the Hippocratic Oath. The nurses ethical code is tailored toward the care provided to the patient, and not the involved science and diagnostic aspect of the
Garrett, T. M., Baillie, H. W., & Garrett, R. M. (2010). Health care ethics: Principles and problems (5thed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
This theory involves evaluating the individual making the decision rather than the actions or consequences themselves. Aristotle defined “virtue as a character trait that manifests itself in habitual actions.” (Boatright, 2012) This means that you are not considered virtuous because you did the right thing one time, you must be consistent. Virtue character traits include: compassion, courage, courtesy, etc. these traits not only allow for ethical decision making but they also provide happiness to the individual possessing the traits. When a person has virtue as a part of their character their actions will be moral and ethical without having to choose between what they want to do and what they should do – the decision would be the same. Their actions and feelings would coincide with the moral rationale of the virtue theory. Advantages of the virtue theory are instilling good moral character traits into individuals allowing for more ethical decision making based on personal character. Also, the virtue theory promotes happiness through good moral character which encourages people to make ethical business decisions but also ethical personal decisions – leading to a more fulfilling life. A disadvantage is virtue ethics is trying to determine a list of virtues that people should possess, each trait needs to be carefully
From several scholars point of view, it is believed that virtue will likely appropriate to be applied in public sectors. The virtue ethics was adopted first by Aristotle (Lawton 1998). Virtue ethics is not to questioning the consequences of an action nor the moral judgments obligations in the universal moral order. Virtue ethics prioritise the development of moral character, motivations, and intentions in every person (Trevino & Nelson 2010). Furthermore, virtue ethics emphasises the importance of history, folklore and puppet story. Regarding to this, especially the history of moral prowess and the great role model of folklore and poets, we learn about values and priorities, then seek to live out and practice it just like the character in the history, stories or in the society. The role model with his
It has more to do with character and the nature of what it is to be. human, than with the rights and wrongs of our actions. Instead of concentrating on what is the right thing to do, virtue ethics asks how. you can be a better person. Aristotle says that those who do lead a virtuous life, are very happy and have a sense of well-being.