Ethics Paper

Ethics Paper

Shaunte Vargas

ETH/316

August 27, 2014

Ethics Paper

In comparing the similarities and differences between virtue theory, utilitarian, and deontology I found out that they all deal with how a person judges morality and ethics. But each of them are differ in certain ways. For instance deontology is when a person strives for excellence while performing their duties. Utilitarian is when a person will make a decision based on what is best for the people. Lastly virtue theory is doing what is right no matter what the outcome is.  A personal experience for myself would fall under deontology. While I was in the Military, US Navy to be exact, I did not want to fall under the typical sailor. I was the only female welder in my division and I wanted to prove to my coworkers that I was just as good as them if not better. So I practiced and practiced, I took every weld job so I could become better. I got every single qualification I could and then some. At the end of my tour I was the best welder in my shop and although I was the lowest ranking I had the highest qualifications. I was also the only third class female with a Gas Free Engineer Certification. Meaning after a fire has been put out I was the one to back in and test the air to make sure it was safe for personnel. With that being said I was awarded the Navy and Marine Achievement medal. Utilitarian and virtue theory also played a role while I was in the military. Once I became a supervisor I had to make choices that were best for my people. I could not just let them suffer. But I also had to make decisions that were right even if that meant someone had to get into trouble. So in life I do not believe that one person only uses one of these theories. In some way or form people use all three at one point in their life.

References

Manias, N. (2013).  Ethics applied (7th ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection Database.