Ethics Theories Matrix: Wilkens Chapters 4 — 5 Assignment ETHICS THEORIES MATRIX ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW The aim of the Ethics Theories Matrix Assignment is to summarize for study, reflection

Ethics Theories Matrix: Wilkens Chapters 4 — 5 Assignment ETHICS THEORIES MATRIX ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW The aim of the Ethics Theories Matrix Assignment is to summarize for study, reflection
AVIA 472 Ethics Theories Matrix Template Ethical System State characteristics of the system Positive aspects of the system Problems with the system Ethical system questions Cultural Relativism CH 2 WEEK 2 NOTE: This system is presented as an example of how to complete the matrix each week. When in Rome, do as Romans do Answers question of why so much diversity among cultures Rejects the existence of a universal and absolute standard No ethical system is better than any other – cultural relativism denies existence of absolute ethical measure Provides a standard for that culture to preserve a social order and prevent anarchy and chaos Social/cultural background creates the only reality we know Ex: grow up in Western culture; believe that Western ways of seeing the world are correct Each society has its own moral obligations common to that society; conformity to the group Urges intercultural tolerance A society like in the U.S. can be enriched by multiple cultures and norms Causes us to question our own cultural biases Can’t assume technological advance is superior The Gospel is applicable to all cultures We can learn good things from other cultures Conflicts with Christian worldview – if there are no absolutes, then God is relative to that culture, i.e. the culture is god Unable to know God’s moral will Scripture does not endorse that each culture has its own right & wrong Cultural differences may not mean that values of different societies are actually all that different There is good reason to doubt there actually is cultural disagreement on ethical principles The idea there “absolutely is no absolute truth” How do ethics change in a relativist worldview? Issues of tolerance for what one culture views as abhorrent practices Is the behavior acceptable by the group? Are our own culture’s ways correct? Can they be defended? How should we express the Gospel in other cultures? Must ask why things are done a certain way in a culture What is the belief system vs. the value system? APPLICATION TO AVIATION BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RESEARCH, OR State an application area and provide a 200-400 word summary of how the ethical system applies to that area Response: For example, in this application you may reflect and comment on flight crews from different cultural backgrounds operating together; operating an aviation business in the international market in the midst of different regulatory regimes and customary practices; maintaining personal values in diverse work settings, etc. Ethical System State characteristics of the system Positive aspects Problems with the system Ethical system questions Ethical Egoism CH 3 WEEK 2 APPLICATION TO AVIATION BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RESEARCH, OR State an application area and provide a 200-400 word summary of how the ethical system applies to that area Response: Ethical System State characteristics of the system Positive aspects Problems with the system Ethical system questions Behaviorism CH 4 WEEK 3 APPLICATION TO AVIATION BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RESEARCH, OR State an application area and provide a 200-400 word summary of how the ethical system applies to that area Response: Ethical System State characteristics of the system Positive aspects Problems with the system Ethical system questions Evolutionary Ethics CH 5 Week 3 APPLICATION TO AVIATION BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RESEARCH, OR State an application area and provide a 200-400 word summary of how the ethical system applies to that area Response: Ethical System State characteristics of the system Positive aspects Problems with the system Ethical system questions Utilitarianism CH 6 WEEK 4 APPLICATION TO AVIATION BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RESEARCH, OR State an application area and provide a 200-400 word summary of how the ethical system applies to that area Response: Ethical System State characteristics of the system Positive aspects Problems with the system Ethical system questions Kantian Ethics (Vulcan ethics) CH 7 WEEK 4 APPLICATION TO AVIATION BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RESEARCH, OR State an application area and provide a 200-400 word summary of how the ethical system applies to that area Response: Ethical System State characteristics of the system Positive aspects Problems with the system Ethical system questions Virtue Ethics CH 8 WEEK 5 APPLICATION TO AVIATION BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RESEARCH, OR State an application area and provide a 200-400 word summary of how the ethical system applies to that area Response: Ethical System State characteristics of the system Positive aspects Problems with the system Ethical system questions Narrative Ethics CH 9 WEEK 5 APPLICATION TO AVIATION BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RESEARCH, OR State an application area and provide a 200-400 word summary of how the ethical system applies to that area Response: Ethical System State characteristics of the system Positive aspects Problems with the system Ethical system questions Situation Ethics CH 10 WEEK 6 APPLICATION TO AVIATION BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RESEARCH, OR State an application area and provide a 200-400 word summary of how the ethical system applies to that area Response: Ethical System State characteristics of the system Positive aspects Problems with the system Ethical system questions Natural Law Ethics CH 11 WEEK 6 APPLICATION TO AVIATION BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RESEARCH, OR State an application area and provide a 200-400 word summary of how the ethical system applies to that area Response: Ethical System State characteristics of the system Positive aspects Problems with the system Ethical system questions Divine Command Theory CH 12 WEEK 7 APPLICATION TO AVIATION BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RESEARCH, OR State an application area and provide a 200-400 word summary of how the ethical system applies to that area Response: Page 12 of 12