Assignment: Introduction to Ethics
Primary Discussion Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use examples from resources to reinforce your ideas.
Complete the following for this assignment:
• In your own words, briefly describe the following ethical theories:
o Ethical relativism
o Utilitarianism
o Kant's categorical imperative
• Select 1 of these theories, and discuss how it can apply to a situation from your work or personal life.
A minimum of 1 reference should be used to reinforce your thoughts. Be sure to include it both as an in-text citation and on your reference list at the end of your discussion post.
Peer Responses: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply consider the following questions:
• How can you relate to the situation that your classmate described?
• What can you add to his or her descriptions of the ethical theories?