Question

Fully explain and then compare and contrast the theories of Moral Philosophy and Moral Development. (Business Ethics)

MP

Teleology -

Egoism -

Utilitarianism -

Deontology -

Relativist -

Virtue ethics -

Justice -

MD

Punishment and obedience -

Individual instrumental purpose and exchange -

Mutual interpersonal expectations, relationship and conformity -

Social system and conscience maintenance -

Prior rights, social contract, or utility -

Universal ethical principles -

Answer 1

1. Moral philosophy is about the conceptual nature of the theory or the incident which involves ones being right or wrong.

• It is based deep inside the human mind in its own paradigm.
• It can take place of habit after a long follow up.
• It is very rigid to change

- Telelogy is a term associated with the end approach or result rather than the system process.

2. Moral Development is based upon the moral psychology and is being supported with various modern research methodologies and designs.

• Each moral development has its root to one or more than one moral philosophies.
• It is flexible to change with different stages or periods.

- Punishment and obedience have a vital role to play in ones moral development. Punishment and obedience have their own meanings in individual's personal moral philosophy.