The Importance Of Ethical Conundrum

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In this paper I will be discussing an ethical conundrum and applying one ethical theory to support why the ethical conundrum I’ve chosen is not morally right. The ethical conundrum I have chosen to be the topic of my paper is shoplifting. To our knowledge we all know stealing is wrong and that we shouldn’t do. Now I will tell you why it’s morally wrong.
According to NASP, “There are approximately 27 million shoplifters (or 1 in 11 people) in our nation today. More than 10 million people have been caught shoplifting in the last five years” (NASP). Shoplifting is not only a crime but a dilemma that has been around for centuries.
It also carries a punishment behind it for those who are caught in the act of doing so. Shoplifters will typical face …show more content…

According to AustinPug, “when depression is the issue, the shoplifter will probably steal during a special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary, in hopes of feeling better” (Sarah, 2013).
The second reason why shoplifters steal is to get an emotional “high”. For this very reason I believe ethical egoism plays a big role behind this action. To our prior knowledge we know that ethical egoism is “the morally right action is the one that produces the most favorable balance of good over evil for oneself” (Vaughn, 2013). Shoplifters are not concerned with how store owners will feel about their items being stolen or how the store will lose profit. They are only worried about themselves and what they need. Which allows them to commit this selfish act and fulfill their desire.
The third reason is Kleptomania. Kleptomania is a serious mental health disorder. This disorder urges those that are affected by it to steal for no reason. The fourth reason for why shoplifters steal is because of peer pressure. According to NASP, “approximately 25 percent of shoplifters are kids, 75 percent are adults. 55 percent of adult shoplifters say they started shoplifting in their teens” (NASP). The last reason that will conclude 5 main reasons

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