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Ethical Theory Presentation. Julie Rosenthal, Kyle Napler , Julie Pilak , and Kaci Schultz Tuesday/5:30 October 21, 2008. Common Good. Working toward the good of the community without the expense of others. Common Good Approach. Members of the same community - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Ethical Theory Presentation
Julie Rosenthal, Kyle Napler, Julie Pilak, and Kaci Schultz
Tuesday/5:30October 21, 2008
Common Good Working toward the good of the
community without the expense of others.
Common Good Approach Members of the same community Reflecting on broad questions What kind of society do we want to be? How do we achieve that?
Aristotle
Connection between political community and citizens
“it is the possession and use of practical knowledge that makes it possible to live a good life”
Plato Had a profound impact on political
theory The Academy Best political order lead to harmony in
society European universities
Richard Cumberland (1631-1718)
Good = preservation of the faculties of several
John Rawls Everyone has an equal advantage
Principles of Common Good Respect for a persons Social Welfare Peace and security
Our Pluralistic Society Ideas are inconsistent with our society
Different people have different ideas
Minorities
Free-Rider Problem Benefits are available to everyone Some refuse to do their part
Individualism Individual freedom Personal rights Doing your own thing
Bailout Benefit to our nation? Benefit to big companies? Benefit to tax payers?
Vaccines Vaccination = decreased fatal disease Individual beliefs My child, my right My body, my right
Death Penalty-Is it for the common good?
American safety Individual vendetta Beneficial for the criminals?
Review Question In your own words, describe the
Common Good Approach. What “hiccups” in American society
can hinder this idea? Give an example of an ethical dilemma
that can put the Common Good Approach in to action.