Put a check mark in the cell or cells in a row under the ethical theories that have the feature indicated at the beginning of the row.
| Feature | Consequentialist | Deontological | Natural Rights | Virtue/Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics is based on "pros" and "cons" of outcomes to make choices | ||||
| Ethics is based on the development of good character traits | ||||
| Actions that do not take away our fundamental rights as human beings, such as the right of freedom from torture | ||||
| Right action is determined by our obligations to one another | ||||
| We determine right actions independent of what are good outcomes, and then choose what is good from among these | ||||
| Allows the good of most to outweight the pain of a few | ||||
| Right actions are those that do not corrupt the character of others | ||||
| We determine what are good outcomes, and then choose the action that maximizes the good | ||||
| We are obligated to act to the extent that it advances our own interests | ||||
| We don't need rules for morality; what we need is to develop ourselves and others as good human beings | ||||
| Different individuals are held to the same standards of behavior | ||||
| The right action is the one that maximizes our own gain |