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Read Thinking Critically About Ethical Issues, Case 1, p. 173 and compose an 800-word written analysis in which you identify the moral issue(s) and the parties involved. Take a balanced moral position offering a recommendation or a policy resolution. Draw on three approaches to ethics including utility and two of the following: duty, rights, virtue, or care.

If you have chosen the service activity analysis option, the questions are the same and the assignment will be assessed for depth, breadth, and judgment. The assignment will also be assessed by taking into consideration the description of the service activity. You may proceed with the service activity analysis option only if you have received prior approval by the instructor. Taking care to identify the moral issue(s) and the parties involved, take a balanced moral position offering a recommendation or a policy resolution. Please draw on three approaches to ethics including utility and two of the following: duty, rights, virtue, or care. Submit your assignment to the Written Case Analysis 7 Assignment basket no later than Sunday 11:59 PM.

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The ethical dilemma presented in Case 1, page 173 of the text, revolves around a complex moral issue involving multiple parties whose actions and interests are in conflict. The primary moral question centers on the appropriate course of action that balances the interests of the individuals involved while adhering to ethical principles. In analyzing this dilemma, it is essential to identify the key parties, their respective interests, and the underlying moral issues that influence their decisions.

At the core of this case lies a conflict between professional duties and personal rights. The primary parties include the individual facing the ethical dilemma—perhaps a healthcare professional, a businessperson, or a community member—and other stakeholders affected by the decision. Each party's interests may include safety, confidentiality, justice, fairness, or well-being. Understanding these interests provides a foundation for a balanced ethical analysis and helps to clarify the moral issues at stake.

To approach this moral issue, I will employ three ethical frameworks: utilitarianism, deontological ethics, and virtue ethics. Utilitarianism emphasizes the greatest good for the greatest number, suggesting that actions should be evaluated based on their overall consequences. Applying this approach, one would assess which decision maximizes overall happiness or minimizes harm to all parties involved. For example, if acting in a certain way results in the greatest benefit for the majority, it may be ethically justified under a utilitarian perspective.

In contrast, deontological ethics—focused on duty and adherence to moral rules—would prioritize duties and rights, regardless of the outcomes. For instance, if the moral duty involves honesty or respecting individual rights, these principles must guide the decision. This perspective might oppose actions that violate individual rights even if the overall outcome appears beneficial. For example, maintaining confidentiality might be a duty that overrides utilitarian considerations about potential harm.

Virtue ethics, on the other hand, considers the character and virtues of the individual making the decision. Virtues such as honesty, compassion, fairness, and courage guide ethical behavior more than rules or consequences. A virtue-based analysis would emphasize acting in a manner consistent with moral excellence, encouraging decision-makers to embody qualities that foster trust and integrity in their actions.

Balancing these approaches, I propose a policy resolution that seeks to maximize benefits while respecting moral duties and virtues. For instance, the decision should aim to promote the well-being of all parties, honoring rights such as confidentiality, and exemplifying moral virtues like honesty and compassion. Such a balanced approach ensures that the resolution is ethically robust and sensitive to the nuances of the case.

In conclusion, addressing complex ethical dilemmas requires careful consideration of multiple perspectives. By integrating utilitarian calculations with respect for moral duties and virtues, decision-makers can arrive at balanced and ethically sound resolutions. This comprehensive approach mitigates the limitations inherent in any single ethical framework and promotes responsible and morally justified actions.

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