BLAW 2301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Deontological Ethics, John Stuart Mill, Moral Universalism
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Ethics - how people should behave, sense of right and wrong: an ethics decision. Law may permit behavior that some feel is wrong and may criminalize acts that some feel are right. o o. Life principles - rules by which you live your life. o o o. People who think about the right rules for living are less likely to do wrong. A general guide to living a happier, more engaged life. Every ethics decision you make illustrates your actual life principles. Agreed that murder, assault, and fraud are wrong. But assisted suicide is illegal in some states. Risky business strategy, harm industries and countries. o. Ex: chinese company opened stocks to the public but accounting frauds in other. Chinese companies despite their lack of involvement in such activity. Unreliable products can lead to thousands of lawsuits which can be costly to settle.
