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    The document discusses several moral theories that guide ethical decision-making: 1) Egoism prioritizes self-interest while altruism requires self-sacrifice. Utilitarianism focuses on maximizing human well-being and minimizing suffering. Deontology emphasizes universal rules of justice. Contractualism considers social cooperation and resolving conflicts of interest. Virtue ethics promotes moderation and the well-being of oneself and others. Feminist ethics aims to reduce domination and inequality. 2) Different moral theories can converge, such as when self-interest and concern for others align. Or diverge, such as when self-interest harms others. 3) A successful corporation benefits

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    The document discusses several moral theories that guide ethical decision-making: 1) Egoism prioritizes self-interest while altruism requires self-sacrifice. Utilitarianism focuses on maximizing human well-being and minimizing suffering. Deontology emphasizes universal rules of justice. Contractualism considers social cooperation and resolving conflicts of interest. Virtue ethics promotes moderation and the well-being of oneself and others. Feminist ethics aims to reduce domination and inequality. 2) Different moral theories can converge, such as when self-interest and concern for others align. Or diverge, such as when self-interest harms others. 3) A successful corporation benefits

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    Moral Theories

    What guides the good?

    Egoism self love / self interest Altruism self sacrifice


    Utilitarianism human flourishing and amelioration of suffering relativism? Deontology universal rules of justice objectivism? Contractual system social survival and resolving conflict of interest pluralism? Virtue Ethics golden mean for general well being and well being of self Feminist Ethics amelioration of power and domination Ethics of Care Can we deal with all purposes satisfactorily?

    Kant?

    High Altruism

    Aristotle Tocquevilles Self-interest rightly understood

    Self-sacrificing altruism

    Self-interest and regard for others converge

    Low Egoism Not beneficial either to self or others Self-interest at the expense of others

    High Egoism

    Drug addiction Alcoholism, etc.

    Low Altruism

    Hobbess State of Nature, Nietzsche?

    Lawrence M. Hinman

    High Egoism High Altruism for Corporations


    Successful corporation requires a healthy society to operate
    Productive workforce
    Education Skill Health

    Productivity
    Efficient use of resources

    Attract customers
    Safe working condition Safe products

    Efficiency
    Good governance Rule of law, regulatory standards Property rights

    Healthy society creates expanding demand for business Healthy society also need successful business

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