A Textbook with Casses WILLIAM SHAW
Paragraph 1 INSTRUCTIONS:
Let’s think for a moment about the terms right and wrong. Are these terms defined the same way across cultures? How do the ethical theories apply to the right and wrong of activities related to white collar crime? Chapter 2 of the text, pages 43–73, covers normative ethics theories: Kantian, Utilitarian, Consequentialist, and Non-consequentialist.
Choose one of the following articles and apply each of the ethical theories to the right or wrong of the activities involved.
New Evidence Against Lori Loughlin and Husband Revealed in Government Motion.
Astros Sign-Stealing Scandal: What to Know About MLB's Penalties Against Houston.
Paragraph 2 INSTRUCTIONS:
“Many contemporary philosophers disagree…they believe that we should…seek some general theory of justice in economic distribution, on the basis of which we can assess current social practices. Three such theories are the utilitarian, the libertarian, and the Rawlsian (egalitarian).”
Discussion question:
Think of a company you know – whether as a customer, employee, supplier, etc. -- which is earning substantial profits in spite of the 2020 Covid pandemic and resulting economic downfall. How would each of the theories of justice in economic distribution – utilitarian, libertarian, or egalitarian – apply? Explain your reasoning.
Paragraph 3 INSTRUCTIONS:
"The Nature of Capitalism," (beginning on page 117) and Chapter 5, "Corporations," (beginning on page 156). These chapters identify four key features of capitalism: the existence of companies, the goal of making a profit, a competitive market, and the ownership of private property.
Respond to the following:
How do these four features of capitalism relate to you as an individual? Do you feel that capitalism is consistently fair to both small-business owners and corporations in relation to each of the four key features? Explain your thoughts.
Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts.