Asked by Riski Putro on Jul 07, 2024

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In the example of "Rough Justice in a Juvenile Institution," Joe will use a ______ approach to resolving the dilemma of what to do after seeing Darren force a juvenile to eat from bowl on the floor.

A) amoral
B) deontological
C) utilitarian
D) teleological

Deontological

Pertaining to an ethical theory that suggests the morality of an action should be based on whether the action itself is right or wrong under a series of rules, rather than based on the consequences of the action.

Utilitarian

Pertaining to the ethical theory that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, generally defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Amoral

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something.

  • Apply Kantian ethics to evaluate moral dilemmas and ethical decisions.
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Alexah TurnerJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A deontological approach to ethics focuses on following moral rules and principles, regardless of the outcome. In this case, Joe would consider the moral principle of treating others with dignity and respect, and the rule against using force or coercion. He would base his decision on upholding these principles, rather than calculating the potential consequences of various actions (utilitarian) or ignoring moral principles altogether (amoral). A teleological approach focuses on the outcome, which would not be the best choice in this situation since it may involve sacrificing moral principles for the sake of achieving a desired outcome.