Question Description
Discussion-Part 1
The information that you will need for the discussion can be found in Thinking Critically About Ethical Issues. As in all cases for this course, you must identify the parties and the moral issue(s) at stake. Then, concentrate on identifying which universal moral duties are at stake; also assess how the principle of respect for persons applies to the cases.
Pg 50, 12. Rhoda enjoys socializing with fellow employees at work, but their discussion usually consists of gossiping about other people, including several of her friends. At first, Rhoda feels uncomfortable talking in this way about people she is close to, but then she decides it does no real harm and so she feels no remorse for joining in. Should she feel remorse?
Written case analysis-part 2
Please read Thinking Critically About Ethical Issues, Case 13, p. 96.
Identify the moral issue(s) and the parties involved; identify what universalizable moral duties are at stake; identify how the principle of respect for persons applies to the case.