Q1)Which normative theory or general approach to ethics do you find the most plausible or attractive, and why?

Q2)Is paying people for their services using them as a means to an end? Explain why or why not. Are there any exceptions? Answer with the help of examples.

Q3)What are some virtues that are valued in our society? What are the corresponding vices? Do you think that virtues are the same in different cultures? Why or why not?

Q4)Given that no single ethical theory is perfect, can ethical theory assist one to make an ethical decision? Explain your answer with the help of examples and using normative theories.

Q5)Do you agree that we have a moral obligation to care for those with whom we share some sort of relationship? What might be some of the benefits of doing so? What might be some of the disadvantages of not doing so? Give examples.

Q6)Discuss the views of both meat-eaters and vegetarians with respect to the raising of animals for human consumption. Where do you stand on the issue? provide example/illustrations to support your answer

Q7)Explain what are the reasons as though which theory would be better for ethical decision making: is it deontology or teleology?

Q8)Define ecology. Why is the ecosystem important? What value does nature have? PROVIDE A FEW EXAMPLES

Q9)Do only humans interests matter morally, or is the natural world intrinsically valuable? In your view, is our current treatment of animals, in particular, factory farming, morally legitimate, explain with examples?

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CASE 11 . 1 Changing jobs and changing loyalties Nicole Robson was thrilled when she first has always treated you fairly. Anyway, the received the job offer from David Mcinnes at issue is what's right for you to do, not what Crytex Systems. She had long admired Crytex, the company would or wouldn't do. Crytex is both as an industry leader and as an ideal Altrue's big competitor. It's like you're employer, and the position the company was switching sides. Besides, it's not just a offering her was perfect. "It's just what I've matter of loyalty to the company, but to the always wanted,' she told her husband, Tom, people you work with. I know we could use as they uncorked a bottle of champagne. But the extra money, and it would be a great step as she and Tom talked, he raised a few for you, but still . . .' questions that began to trouble her. They continued to mull things over "What about the big project you're working together, but the champagne no longer on at Altrue right now? It'll take three months tasted quite as good. Fortunately, she and to see that through,' Tom reminded her. 'The Tom never really argued about things they company has a lot riding on it, and you've didn't see eye to eye on, and Tom wasn't the always said that you're the driving force kind of guy who would try to tell her what she behind the project. If you leave, won't Altrue should or shouldn't do. But their be stuffed?' conversation had started her wondering Nicole explained that she had mentioned whether she really should accept that Crytex the project to David Mcinnes. 'He said he job she wanted so much. could understand that I'd like to see it through, but Crytex needs someone right DISCUSSION QUESTIONS now. He gave me a couple of days to think about it, but it's my big chance.' 1 What should Nicole do? What ideals, Tom looked at her thoughtfully and obligations and effects should she take responded, 'But Mcinnes doesn't quite get it. into account when making her decision? It's not just that you'd like to see it through. It's 2 Would it be unprofessional of Nicole to that you'd be letting your whole project team drop everything and move to Crytex? down. They probably couldn't do it without you, Would it show a lack of integrity? Could at least not the way it needs to be done. moving abruptly to Crytex have negative Besides, Nic, remember what you said about career consequences for her? that guy who left the Altrue branch in Sydney.' 3 Is it morally wrong, morally permissible 'That was different,' Nicole responded. or morally required for Nicole to take the 'He took an existing account with him when new job? Examine Nicole's choice from a he went to another firm. It was like ripping utilitarian point of view. How would Kant Altrue off. I'm not going to rip them off, but I and Ross look at her situation? don't think I owe them anything extra. It's 4 What does loyalty to the company mean, just business. You know perfectly well that if and how important is it, morally? Under Altrue could save some money by laying me what circumstances, if any, do employees off, the company wouldn't hesitate.' owe loyalty to their employers? When, "I think you're rationalising,' Tom said. if ever, do they owe loyalty to their co-w- "You've done well at Altrue, and the company orkers