Question

Determine which ethical perspective is primarily reflected in each of the following arguments.

Choose from:

A = Consequentialism
B = Duty Ethics/Deontology
C = Virtue Ethics
D = Moral Relativism

After selecting the ethical perspective, explain in 1-2 sentences why the argument corresponds to that ethical perspective.

1. Same-sex marriage is right because the polls show that most Americans favor it, even if that is not the case in other countries.
2. The legalization of same-sex marriage is wrong because the government has no right to legally sanction any form of personal relationship except one: marriage relationships between a man and a woman. That is the only type of relationship that can lead to procreation, and the state has a legitimate interest in procreation. Thus, the state has a duty to support marriage between a man and a woman, and a duty to refrain from getting legally involved in other types of relationships.
3. Dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was wrong because those acts violated the right to life of many innocent people, and we should protect those rights.

Answer 1

Ethical are set of principles or the right or wrongs which has to be followed by an individual in his or her personal and professional life .

In this case consequentialism refers to accountability means taking responsibility or accountability for the actions taken by you .

Duty ethics or deontology means the morality of action is based on the right or wrong under a series of rules .

Virtue ethics are the normative ethics which emphasis more on character and mind .

Moral Relativism emphasis more on the differences in the moral judgement across different people and culture.

The argument related to same sex marriage is based on moral relativism as every ones judgement is different and not the same . Everyone's perspective is different and they judge differently according to their perspective . It's not about procreation ,it's about living our life with a person whom we feel more comfortable and has the belief that both can lead a life together.

Dropping the atomic bomb in Hiroshima and Nagasaki is based on Duty ethics means doing right or wrong based on a series of rules . Here the action is wrong as it has lead to loss of many innocent life's .