Ethics Review

What does utilitarianism advocate?

• Actions that foster happiness

• Difficult choices

• Actions that cause harm

• Respect for human dignity

What does the right approach focus on?

• Respect for human dignity

• Difficult choices

• Actions that foster happiness

• Respect for human rights

What does the fairness or justice approach emphasize?

• Treating all human beings equally

• Difficult choices

• Actions that foster happiness

• Respect for human dignity

What does the common good approach assume?

• Individual pursuit of common values

• Difficult choices

• Actions that foster happiness

• Respect for human dignity

What does the virtue approach urge us to pay attention to?

• Habits of character in our communities

• Difficult choices

• Actions that foster happiness

• Respect for human dignity