Major Ethical Perspectives
Completion requirements
Read this description of Utilitarianism in relation to other ethical theories. After reading, be sure you are able to define deontology, describe social contract theory, and discuss the role of virtue in ethical matters.
KEY TAKEAWAY
Throughout history, people have pondered what it means "to do what is right". Some of the main answers have come from the differing perspectives of utilitarian thought; duty-based, or deontological, thought; social contract theory; and virtue ethics.