Many of the major contributors to ethical theory were described in your Chapter 1
eGuide. Your Project Assignment is to select one of the major contributors listed on the
next page and prepare a written Project.
Select one of the major contributors listed below and write a 2-3 page paper addressing
the below topics and questions.
Major contributors
Kemerling, Garth. (Nov.23, 2011). John Locke. [Article]. Philosophy Pages. Retrieved
from http://www.philosophypages.com/ph/lock.htm
Kemerling, Garth. (Nov.24, 2011). Immanuel Kant. [Article]. Philosophy Pages.
Retrieved from http://www.philosophypages.com/ph/kant.htm
Kemerling, Garth. (Nov.24, 2011). John Stuart Mill. [Article]. Philosophy Pages.
Retrieved from http://www.philosophypages.com/ph/mill.htm
Kemerling, Garth. (Dec. 30, 2011). John Rawls. [Article]. Philosophy Pages. Retrieved
from http://www.philosophypages.com/dy/r.htm#rawl
Introduction
In one or two paragraphs, describe the person and his background.
Ethical Theories
State the theorist’s contribution to ethical theory and the significance of the theory to our
study of ethical decision making and ethical performance. Apply the person’s theory to a
recent event in the news using current newspapers, periodicals such as Time,
Newsweek, or others.
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How would the ethical issue taken from current news/periodicals be
resolved or categorized using the theory?
To find an ethical issue in the news, go to the following websites:
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Retrieved from http://www.washingtonpost.com/wpdyn/business/specials/corporateethics/
Retrieved from http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/e/ethics/index.html
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Retrieved from http://news.google.com/news?-hl=en&ned=us&q=ethical+dilemma&btnG=Search+News
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Conclusion and Recommendation
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Based on your research, what can you conclude about the person and his
contribution to ethical theory?
In your opinion, why is a study of ethics important to today’s business and
government world?
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Note: You may conduct your own search using the Library or an internet source engine,
but be sure to cite your sources. Prepare your report in APA format citing source
material in the body of the text and listing your references at the end of the document.