Throughout the human life one is faced with numerous ethical dilemmas. The scenario presented for analysis in this case is a famous and important hypothetical situation that has copious ethical perspectives that can be applied to it. There are three primary viewpoints that these ethical interpretations can be applied to: the husband, the wife, and the storeowner. Each individual has arguments for and against their actions, and through the analysis of each argument and ethical perspective my personal solution to the dilemma can be reached. The first perspective in this ethical dilemma that is worth analyzing is that of the husband. The husband must choose between stealing another’s property and intellectual work and saving his wife’s life. …show more content…
Her ethical dilemma is similar to the husbands, but more heavily focused on finding a way to continuing living. Life and death are the most important aspects of our existence; we do whatever we can to ensure we live as long as possible. With this in mind, the wife more than likely doesn’t particularly care how she receives the drug, just that it is obtained with enough time to save her life. Her approach to the situation is that simple, and it follows the concept of the end justifying the means. The end is her life being saved, and she thinks whatever means are used (within reason, I doubt she could justify a mass murder or something along those lines) justifies her end goal of survival. This is a very primitive and natural way of thinking, and one that is often resorted to when we are on our deathbed. Naturally, humans (and all creatures) live in order to maximize their lifespan. Whatever is necessary to extend the life is sought out and implemented, it is simply what is naturally occurring. There must be consideration about her happiness in regards to her husband, however. If her husband is convicted of theft and jailed, how will that affect her happiness? To her husband, he probably is doing whatever he can to save her life and isn’t thinking about the legal consequences. From her view, she must consider the pros and cons of living, and living with her husband imprisoned indefinitely. The husband and wife have similar thought processes and are both concerned with saving her life. The storeowner has a contrasting ethical dilemma, and it is one that can be analyzed in a variety of different
Today, there are so many legal dilemmas dominating trial for the courts to make a sound legal decision on whose right in a complicated situation. Despite the outcome of the case, the disagreement usually has a profound effect on the healthcare organization, and the industry as a whole. Many cases are arguments centered around if the issue is a legal or moral principle. Regardless what the situation maybe, the final decision is left to the courts to differentiate between the legality issues at hand opposed to justifying a case based on moral rules. According to Pozgar (2012), an ethical dilemma arises in situations where a choice must be made between unpleasant alternative. It can occur whenever a choice involves giving up something good and suffering something bad, no matter what course of action is taken (p. 367). In this paper, I will discuss cases that arose in the healthcare industry that have been tried and brought to justice by the United States court system.
Throughout this paper I will examine three different ethical views and interpret the ways in which one would respond to the scenario at hand. The initial ethical view is composed of cultural relativism. Another view is Kantian ethics. The final view involves utilitarianism. When presenting these views, I will describe each ethical view, and also I will speak abouts how a person who abides by the given ethical view would respond to the situation.
By looking further into this dilemma using various ethical standpoints allows for a broad understanding of principles and complexity in a specific situation with these paradigms. The focuses are three prominent ethical paradigms such as: teleological utilitarianism, deontological duty theories and virtue based ethics. Each of these three paradigms will be applied to the aforementioned dilemma, each will be evaluated and the best option will be revealed.
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It is true that this patient lost her life due to religious reasons. Doing what is ethically right is the right thing to do in this type a challenge. I know it is frustrating for the healthcare team present at that time for not saving the life of this individual. But patient has the right to for his medical condition. (Right to refuse or accept care).
People have opinions and ideas when it comes to ethical dilemmas. There are many examples: The debate on abortion, the trolley problem, and moral absolutism, to name just a few. In all of these examples it appears that emotion and feelings will, at some point, override an important ethical decision that needs to be made. An important factor of an ethical dilemma is how and when it might appear. Some dilemma's, like the debate on abortion, can appear in a way that there is time to talk through all options and available ethical concepts. In this type of dilemma it is possible to see how moral rules and ethical theories can be discussed and a decision made through compromise. In contrast, when a situation that poses dire ethical consequences calls for a moral action there must be a solution that is grounded in moral principle and that can be accessed quickly and efficiently producing the most desirable results. The principal that would seem the best candidate in these situations is consequentialism.
Patients who deny suggested consideration represent a critical test in the emergency department. Such patients can be uncooperative, and their capacity to comprehend data may be impeded by medicinal pathology or intoxicants. The outcomes of a choice to reject emergency consideration may be not kidding and lasting. The numerous contending requests of an occupied Emergency treatment now and then make it troublesome for doctors to appropriately survey such patients before they are permitted to leave.
Everyday individuals are faced with difficult situations, and in some cases these situations bring into question a person’s moral code. These dilemmas make people think about what the right thing to do is and what the wrong thing to do is. Any person can follow the four basic frameworks of ethics to figure out what needs to be done. Those frameworks being ethical egoism, utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. But first I will put you in a tricky situation and shed some light on the different routes an individual could take according to those four ethical frameworks. Then I will give my opinion on what I would do in the situation and I will state some objections a critic might have on my opinion.
An ethical dilemma is an incident that will cause us to question how we should react based on our moral beliefs. A decision needs to be made between what is right or wrong, just or unjust. I have experienced many ethical dilemmas in my lifetime, and I know that there is no such thing as an ethical dilemma that only affects one person. Some ethical dilemmas are easier to resolve than others. The easy ones are the ones in which we can make decisions on the spot. For example, if a cashier gives me too much change, I can immediately make a decision to either return the money or keep it. Because I was grew up in a Christian home where we lived by the “Golden Rule” there is no way I could have kept the money. Based on Kant’s, categorical imperative there are two criteria for determining moral right and wrong. First, there is universalizability, which states, “the person’s reasons for acting must be reasons that everyone could act on at least in principle” (Velasquez, 2006, p. 79). Next there is reversibility that states “the person’s reasons for acting must be reasons that he or she would be willing to have all others use, even as a basis of how they treat him or her” (Velasquez, 2006, p. 79). One of the three principles Kidder (1995) recommends for resolving dilemmas is “Do what you want others to do to you” (p.25). The decision to return the money is consistent with these principles and similar to the “Golden Rule”. I will discuss the dilemma, how it affected me, and how I made a decision I could live with.
In this paper I will be discussing an ethical conundrum and applying one ethical theory to
moral decisions, we will be analyzing why this scenario poses a dilemma, possible actions that
Many ethical dilemmas are philosophical in nature, an ethical issue can be described as a problem with no clear resolution. In order to solve the issue or dilemma a consensus between the parties involved must be reached. There are several reasons to come to an agreement over an ethical dilemma, it is the basis for all aspects of personal and professional dealings. Each one of us is part of a civilized society and as such it is our responsibility to be rational, honest and loyal in our dealings with others. (Alakavuklar, 2012) states that individuals make decisions for different situations in business life involving various ethical dilemmas. Each time either consciously or unconsciously individuals may follow some ethical approaches
The mother-son case illustrates that there are more factors in play than just the two that Thomson presents in her thesis. Thomson’s conditions by themselves cannot explain every situation. The relationship between the people involved can also affect whether a decision is morally permissible or not. If that relationship entails that one person is emotionally bound and ethically responsible for the security and well-being of the other, the first cannot knowingly contribute to the death of the second. Thomson’s thesis must be modified to include this condition as well.
Everyone in this world has experienced an ethical dilemma in different situations and this may arise between one or more individuals. Ethical dilemma is a situation where people have to make complex decisions and are influenced based on personal interest, social environment or norms, and religious beliefs (“Strategic Leadership”, n.d.). The leaders and managers in the company should set guidelines to ensure employees are aware and have a better chance to solve and make ethical decisions. Employees are also responsible in understanding their ethical obligations in order to maintain a positive work environment. The purpose of this case study is to identify the dilemma and analyze different decisions to find ways on how a person should act
In this assignment we will be identifying an ethical dilemma an individual has experienced. We will begin with a short introduction of what an ethical dilemma is, moving on to providing brief details of the dilemma an individual has experienced. We will then go on to selecting one ethical theory, to show how it can help an individual understand and deal with the situation when placed within, followed by a conclusion.