Homework: Complete the Ethical Theories Comparison Chart
Over the course of thousands of years, various theories have been offered to explain the best way to determine what is ethical. The search for "good" or correct actions and thoughts has provided several strong approaches that are actively used today. While all of the various ethical theories seek to lead one to being ethical, they differ on how this should be accomplished. Each approach has its own strengths and weaknesses. It is important to understand these differences when analyzing ethical decisions from various perspectives.
For this Homework, you are to add to the chart you began by adding virtue theory. As with the Unit 2 chart homework, you will be providing the following for virtue theory, written in your own words:
I. How is "good" determined? Explain in one or two sentences what the theory argues is the correct way to determine what is right. This is the main argument of the theory in a nutshell.
II. Most Noted Philosopher(s): Name the philosopher or philosophers most closely associated with the theory.
III. Major Strengths: Using phrases or sentences, list at least two major strengths that are specific to that theory.
IV. Major Weaknesses: Using phrases or sentences, list at least two major weaknesses that are specific to that theory.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.