Ethical Theories

Please provide a brief definition for each ethical theory and provide sub-theories. Also, match the real-world examples to each theory and provide work place examples.


Duty-based Ethics

Goal-based Ethics

Rights-based Ethics

Human Nature Ethics




Real-world examples:
a. I believe people should be able to eat sand if they like the taste of it.

b. I believe that if sand is eaten, then it should be available for everyone   to eat.

c. I believe people should be able to eat sand because eating sand is the right thing to do.

d. I believe people should be able to eat sand because it is good for their health.