PHI 445

PHI 445 Week 1 Discussion, Utilitarianism, Deontology, and Virtue Ethics Case Study: Starbucks (Two Responses) Utilitarianism is the belief that “an action is morally right if the consequences of that action are more favorable than unfavorable to everyone” (Fieser, 2015, section 1.3). This set of ethics considers the most moral action as the one that provides the “greatest happiness for the greatest number” (Macat Education, 2015). This principle determines what is moral by weighin...

PHI 445 Week 2 Quiz

PHI 445 Week 2 Discussion

PHI 445 Week 1 Quiz

PHI 445 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION Gender Discrimination (Goodyear)

June. 18, 2018 Introduction Social Responsibility is defined as “the obligation an organization’s management team has towards the welfare and interests of the society in which it operates.” (Business Dictionary, 2018) For Merck Pharmaceutical, social responsibility is taken very seriously. Merck Pharmaceuticals are one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, having discovered many lifesaving medications. Merck’s objective is to “support policies that promote the dis...

PHI 445 Week 2 Quiz Question 1 Which of the following statements is a criticism of capitalism? It allows too much government intervention for the purpose of monitor businesses. Centralization is an ineffective way to structure the economy. It allows large and powerful businesses to lobby the government against consumer interests. Consumers have a difficult time taking advantage of return policies or suing for wrongdoing. Question 2 Antitrust acts such as the Sherman Antitrust Act of 19...