Assessment1_fp2000 Applying Ethical Theory Ethics Capella University Introduction Ethics and our formation of morality and ultimately own identities has been an important part of our human history. Ethical theorie
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Assessment1_fp2000 Applying Ethical Theory Ethics Capella University Introduction Ethics and our formation of morality and ultimately own identities has been an important part of our human history. Ethical theories have been studied for centuries dating back to the times of great philosophers of Plato and Aristotle (Fieser, 2021). As humanity has expanded the terms of right and wrong habits, our actions begin to be more complicated. In a case study we have been presented with the dilemma of life and death, in which JoEllen has overdosed and wishes not to be placed on life support. Her son also notarized this motion. As we discover more of the ethical theories of normative ethics we are able to distinguish both the pros and cons of each theory, while establishing our own moral action to the situation at hand. Traditional Theories Traditional ethical theories fundamentally question our actions in regards to the immediate responses to morally challenging situations and overall character of our being (Fieser). This analysis of character and vices began in ancient Greece with the philosopher Aristotle. He began with deeply examining positive virtues which make us good humans. This ultimately led to the foundations of philosophy and Virtue Ethics which interpret our innate ability of human choice and will power (Kemerling, 2011). Virtue ethics primarily operates as in its name, focusing on virtues or œactivity in accordance with reason. If applied to the case of JoEllen, then we would lo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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