Question
If you have a right to live, then I have a duty to not market a misleading product that could kill you.
Which ethics theory is behind this statement?
Right Ethics
Utilitarianism
Duty Ethics
Which ethics theory is behind this statement?
Right Ethics
Utilitarianism
Duty Ethics
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement reflects principles from **Duty Ethics**, also known as Deontological Ethics. This ethical theory emphasizes the importance of adhering to moral duties and obligations. In this case, the duty to not market a misleading product aligns with the idea that one has a responsibility to respect the rights of others (in this case, the right to live).
While you could argue that the statement indirectly involves **Right Ethics**—because it references the right to live—its primary emphasis on the duty to act (or not act) in a certain way aligns more closely with Duty Ethics.
Utilitarianism, on the other hand, focuses on the consequences of actions and whether they promote overall happiness or minimize harm, which is not the central focus of the statement.
While you could argue that the statement indirectly involves **Right Ethics**—because it references the right to live—its primary emphasis on the duty to act (or not act) in a certain way aligns more closely with Duty Ethics.
Utilitarianism, on the other hand, focuses on the consequences of actions and whether they promote overall happiness or minimize harm, which is not the central focus of the statement.