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. Dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was right because those acts ended the war faster, and thus made the world a safer place.
2. We need to do a background check and to collect some character references on Mr. Jones before we hire him.
3. He doesn't have the right character and temperament to be a state governor. He has been involved in corruption scandals, he is known to be dishonest, and he has problems controlling his anger.
4. Sure, slavery is wrong in our society because we all agree it's wrong. But slavery isn't absolutely wrong. Many societies have practiced slavery.

Answer 1

Answer: Dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was the need of the time as it was consequentialism. This was the act of consequences.

The selection of Mr. Jones is based on the background check and character references as it is a duty ethics. Person having bad background and poor character can't be a state governer.

Slavery is wrong in our society, as it is a moral relativism.