John Stuart Mill's Code Of Ethics

Introduction

Not all companies are viewed equally, as some companies happen to be harmful to their consumer’s health. The alcohol industry is one such company with their addictive products people get hooked and for some they find it difficult to put the bottle down and walk away. Yes, we all should be held accountable or in this case held responsible for our actions and/or decisions. Why should we blame the alcohol companies for our bad decisions? The alcohol companies do not exactly make it easy for us to just walk away with all commercials and advertising going on. This is just a ploy or an enticement for us to try their product.

Ethical obligation of the companies If the consumer was left to make their own decisions then yes, it’s on us to be held responsible for our decisions, but this is not

There is no doubt that the alcohol companies thrive on that and bank on making a profit. No one really considers the consumer’s health. Let’s focus on other things like it tastes good or how it makes you feel. This is where utilitarianism comes into play. John Stuart Mill’s basic theory of right and wrong morally – “that the concept of justice identifies certain rules or rights – the upholding of which is crucial for promoting well-being – and that injustice always involves violating the rights of some identifiable individual.” (Shaw, 2014). The producers of alcohol products have a moral obligation of doing what’s right. By disclosing on the product, itself, the dangers of consuming alcohol, displaying the percentage of alcohol on each bottle or can and sharing its adverse health effects that now can place the blame back on the consumer if one decides to consume their product. They were warned! Role of Capitalism in Corporate