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- 1What are the issues raised by the environment?Global warming, Endangered species, intrinsic values and who's responsibility is it?
- 2What is Global warming?The theory (by most experts) that global warming could be destroying the rainforest, and melting the poles.
Global warming is the heating of the earth by an increase in CO2 - 3What is intrinsic value?The discussion as to whether or not nature is intrinsically valuable, or merely useful to humans.
Some believe it a tool, others something that needs to be protected. - 4What is the population explosion?The fact that the human population is exponentially growing.
- 5How would a Utilitarian respond to environmental issues?Peter singer extended utilitarianism to apply to anything capable of experience.
"we should give the same respect to the lives of animals as to humans"
Sustaining the earth is for the best of humanity, so it should be preserved.
It is flexible though, Carefully looking at the consequences, adding a development in a third world country will save many lives, but in the uk it will make little difference. - 6How does Kant discuss Environmental Ethics?For Kant the nature has no inherent worth, not even animals.
Humans are the only ones with intrinsic value.
However Kant's CA would not allow us to harm the environment.
So he would support conservation and protection. - 7How would a follower of natural law approach issues of the environmental ethics?The central principle is to do good and resist evil. So it would encourage conservation.
However as humans are more important, it could agree to us taking control over the environment.
Possibly discuss the intrinsic worth or purpose of the environment. - 8How would a follower of situation ethics approach environmental ethics.Agape, selfless love to all mankind.
While we should care for all, love for humans come first, so for example, cutting down a forest to build a hospital is good. - 9How would a follower of virtue ethics react to environmental ethics?Aristotle believed in the hierarchy of nature, with human at the top.
So it is fine for humans to use the environment, but conserving it because of its benefit to humans.
Caring for the environment might be a virtue.
It is important to follow the golden mean, not to sacrifice too much for the environment, nor sacrifice the environment too much for us. - 10What are the ethical issues faced in Business Ethics?Codes of ethics, whistle blowing and espionage
- 11What are codes of ethics in business?A standard model that rules out certain practices.
For example, how workers should be treated, what workers should do, etc.
Some argue businesses only have these for a positive image, as people recognise when businesses value people and workers. - 12What is whistle blowing?Whistle blowing is the act of reporting. Businesses that break codes of ethical conduct, or follow unethical business practices.
- 13What is a business ethics case study?Ford Pinto, decided to let people die rather than fix their cars.
- 14What did John Muir say in reference to environmental ethics.He believed the environment came straight from the hand of God. And he believed there was a "Book of nature" and the writings were a prophecy.
- 15What is end time theology?The idea that the world is going to end with Jesus resurrection, so the environment doesn't matter.
- 16What would a follower of Kant say in reference to business ethics.Kant rejects espionage, as we have a duty not to spy on others.
You must always whistle blow.
Kant rejects the idea that business responsibility is to shareholders, as that uses humans as an end. - 17What would a Utilitarian say in reference to Business ethics.You must ensure fair pay etc for all workers, and they would value workers right.
Rule utilitarians - never take bribes
Lying may be acceptable if it works. - 18What would a follower of Natural law say in reference to business ethicsBusiness need to be regulated, as a precept is to live in ordered society.
Against child labour.
No experimenting on humans/embryos.
No pornography.
The final cause is more important that the efficient cause. (e.g bad means to good ends) - 19What would a follower of Virtue ethics say in reference to business ethicsAristotle talks about two types of businesses.
Houshold trading - trading for what you need.
Trade for profit - (wholly devoid of virtue)
Money only has value if it is used for a use.
Businesses duty to provide, low-priced, good product. - 20What does the Bible say on BusinessDo not lend money for interest.
You are allowed to make profit.
No espionage.
Support decent level of pay and rights. - 21What are the issues with Sex?Civil partnerships
Consent
Pornography
Polygamy
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