The paper surveys five dominant ethical frameworks in ethical studies: Virtue Ethics, Deontological Ethics, Utilitarianism, Ethics of Difference, and the Ethics of Care. In so doing, it attempts to answer the question "Is there a need to ground development theory and practice in ethics?"
The author discusses the five frameworks' ethical questions, ethical aim, and their relevance, appropriateness, and responsiveness to both development theory and practice. Ultimately, the author argues that grounding development in ethics is not only an urgent and necessary task, but also, a fulfilling one.
In order to comprehend the peculiarities of development ethics, the perusal of five dominant ethical frameworks in ethical studies: Virtue Ethics, Deontological Ethics, Utilitarianism, Ethics of Difference, and the Ethics of Care, is a must. In so doing, it is hoped that one’s conception of development and its application would be duly informed by the various justifications for ethical behavior and the sources of normativity, as presented by the different approaches. Coursing through these various frameworks, one is faced with the question of the necessity and urgency to ground development in ethics.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Ethical Frameworks and Development
- Virtue Ethics
- Deontological Ethics
- Utilitarianism
- Ethics of Difference
- Ethics of Care
- The Importance of Grounding Development in Ethics
- Ethical Frameworks and Development Practice
- Virtue Ethics and Development
- Deontological Ethics and Development
- Utilitarianism and Development
- Ethics of Difference and Development
- Ethics of Care and Development
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of five prominent ethical frameworks in ethical studies – Virtue Ethics, Deontological Ethics, Utilitarianism, Ethics of Difference, and the Ethics of Care. It examines how these frameworks differ in their formulation of ethical questions, ethical aims, and moral norms, and explores their relevance and responsiveness to development theory and practice. The paper argues that development must be grounded in ethics and that this grounding is essential for achieving genuine and sustainable development.
- The importance of ethical frameworks in development theory and practice
- The differences between various ethical frameworks and their implications for development
- The ethical justification for development interventions
- The role of social justice and human rights in development
- The need for a more holistic and relational understanding of development
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by introducing the five ethical frameworks – Virtue Ethics, Deontological Ethics, Utilitarianism, Ethics of Difference, and the Ethics of Care – and highlighting their key features. It then explores how these frameworks can be applied to development theory and practice.
The chapter on Virtue Ethics examines the notion of human flourishing and the importance of considering local contexts in development interventions. The chapter on Deontological Ethics focuses on the concept of duty and the importance of ensuring that development work is conducted in a morally justifiable manner. The chapter on Utilitarianism explores the ethical implications of maximizing happiness and minimizing suffering in development. The chapter on Ethics of Difference emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the needs of marginalized groups in development work. Finally, the chapter on Ethics of Care focuses on the relational nature of human beings and the importance of caring for others in development.
The paper concludes by arguing that grounding development in ethics is essential for achieving a more just and equitable world.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Development ethics, ethical frameworks, Virtue Ethics, Deontological Ethics, Utilitarianism, Ethics of Difference, Ethics of Care, social justice, human rights, relationality, development practice, ethical reflection, development theory, sustainable development.
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- Julie Anne Dimapilis (Author), 2019, Grounding Development in Ethics. Ethics’ Metatheoretical Foundations and Implications to Development, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/923350
