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An 8 page research paper/essay that answers questions on Utilitarianism, Kantian ethics the virtue ethics of Aristotle, concluding with the writer's opinion as to which moral system is most appealing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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a valid criticism of Utilitarianism, which is an evaluation easily proven by examining the principle of negative responsibility. This principle maintains that an individual can be held morally responsible for
the consequences of actions undertaken by others, or for situations in which they played no role in causing their development. There are certainly situations where to take no action would
be morally reprehensible, such as not diving into water to save the life of a drowning child. However, the two situations described by Williams (2002) in his essay portray George
and Jim as facing situations in which they are each faced with bearing the moral responsibility for the actions of others. Whenever Utilitarianism presents moral dilemmas where action is
compelled based on the possible consequences of the actions of others, Williams (2002) is correct in his evaluation that this erodes personal integrity. For example, George is morally opposed to
chemical weapons and, by taking the job, he has the opportunity to thwart the development of these weapons. But, he can only do so by doing a poor job, slowing
down the research and intentionally instigating problems. This sort of behavior may be totally incongruous with Georges normal work ethics. This undermines his personal integrity by compelling him to undertake
actions that he would normally finds repugnant. Similarly, the captain of the guard who compels Joe to commit murder undermines Joes personal integrity by foisting this reprehensible act onto an
innocent bystander. The captain obviously wishes to ease his own conscience through the use of this tactic, but the fact remains that the captain is an independent moral agent, and
must therefore take responsibility for his actions. The evil of the deaths that he insists upon belongs to solely to him. Utilitarianism, as a moral philosophy, can only be rectified
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