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What should I Do?: Things to Consider When Faced with an Ethical Dilemma…
What should I Do?: Things to Consider When Faced with an Ethical Dilemma
Kantianism
What would be true if everyone took this action?
What would be true if no one took this action?
Is any person or entity being used as a means to an end?
Which moral maxims would be broken/followed by this action?
Consequentialism
Act Utilitarianism
How many people benefit from this action?
How would each person benefit?
Which course of action would result in the "most happiness"?
Who could be harmed by this action?
How would each person be harmed?
Rule Utilitarianism
What personal moral rules would I be breaking/following?
Should I amend my personal moral rules for this action?
Code of Ethics
Am I in a profession that has a Code of Ethics?
If yes, What rules would I be breaking/following?
If no, do I think my profession should have a Code of Ethics?
General Considerations
Why do I consider this event an ethical dilemma?
What are some courses of actions that I could make?
What information is relevant to this ethical dilemma that I should consider when deciding what action to make?
What people or entities are involved in this ethical dilemma?
After I take this action, what can I learn from this experience?
In the future, how can I prevent being faced with this ethical dilemma again?
Do I need to review my profession's Code of Ethics more thoroughly?
Do I need to reevaluate/amend my moral rules?
Are there any events that have happened before dealing with a similar ethical dilemma?
How is this event similar considering the ethical dilemma?
How did this event unfold?
Who was hurt?
Who benefited?
Is there any advice provided or procedures created for how I can handle this ethical dilemma?