In terms of ethical theory, this proposed model is founded in both principle (or rational) ethics (Kitchener, 1984) and virtue ethics (Freeman, 2000; Jordan & Meara, 1995). ... Remley and Herlihy also stated legal reasons for the need to have models of ethical decision making. ... Some models offered by ethics scholars include Jordan and Meara's (1995) Virtue Ethics Model, Cottone's (2001) Social Constructivism Model, Davis's (1997) Collaborative Model, and Tarvydas's (1998) Integrative Model. ... Rational Model This type of model is based primarily on principle ethics (K...

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In terms of ethical theory, this proposed model is founded in both principle (or rational) ethics (Kitchener, 1984) and virtue ethics (Freeman, 2000; Jordan & Meara, 1995). ... Remley and Herlihy also stated legal reasons for the need to have models of ethical decision making. ... Some models offered by ethics scholars include Jordan and Meara's (1995) Virtue Ethics Model, Cottone's (2001) Social Constructivism Model, Davis's (1997) Collaborative Model, and Tarvydas's (1998) Integrative Model. ... Rational Model This type of model is based primarily on principle ethics (K...

• Word Count: 5041
• Approx Pages: 20
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Graduate

The theory of virtue ethics is Aristotle's teleological theory that focuses on the development of moral qualities and character of an individual, fostering worthwhile living and that right and good behavior become habits. ... The Earth Charter correlates with the theory of virtue ethics on the notion that the Earth Charter radically encompasses a solution to avoid environmental degradation by "asking for a change of personal character". The adaptation of the Earth Charter and formulation of virtue ethics by individuals could assist in disentangling the issue of climate change in...

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The theory of virtue ethics is Aristotle's teleological theory that focuses on the development of moral qualities and character of an individual, fostering worthwhile living and that right and good behavior become habits. ... The Earth Charter correlates with the theory of virtue ethics on the notion that the Earth Charter radically encompasses a solution to avoid environmental degradation by "asking for a change of personal character". The adaptation of the Earth Charter and formulation of virtue ethics by individuals could assist in disentangling the issue of climate change in...

• Word Count: 2097
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Graduate