Learning Module 3: Frameworks and Principles Behind Our Moral Disposition
Learning Module 3: Frameworks and Principles Behind Our Moral Disposition
It means that doing the right thing at the right time, in the right way, in
the right amount and towards the right people. If someone would tell
me that I am a virtuous person is I would feel grateful and honoured
to be called or define as a virtuous person because that would give
an opportunity for someone to follow my actions and to believe in
what I am capable of doing.
EVALUATE
Compare the four ethical frameworks by completing the information in the
table below.
Ethical theories or Proponents/ Important principles and
frameworks Authors characteristics
Utilitarianism Jeremy Bentham and John The greatest good for the
Stuart Mill greatest number.
The rights theory of Kant Immanuel Kant People following the rules
and do their duty.
Natural Law of Aquinas Thomas Aquinas Based on divine providence.