Making Moral Decisions

Instructions:

Now, let us think about the great ethical theories in a different way—how productively can they be applied to our daily lives?

When faced with the need to make a moral decision, should we take into account the fulfillment of our own character, or the performance of dutiful action, or the most likely consequences?

Practical questions call for specific examples, so look for instances in which each of these approaches seems most appropriate.

Additional Instructions:

Create a 1 page essay in APA format. Use 2 scholarly sources for references; whereas, 1 will be given to you. Be sure to use in-text citations.

Source to use: Abel, D. C. (2010). Fifty readings plus: An introduction to philosophy (2nd ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

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Ethics
Ethics are principles of morality that that guide people in doing the right thing. In other words, they are clear standards of right or wrong that prescribe the characters of humans (Bandura 2001). Ethical theories are very significant in guiding humans in their daily activities because they usually help people to live in harmony and also avoid committing things which annoy or anger others.

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