Social Ethics/Philosophy 226: Ch 12 Ethics and Discrimination: Nonconsequentialist or Consequentialist considerations. Label the following examples of arguments regarding Preferential Treatment as appealing to:(N) Nonconsequentialist (Deontological) considerations- Do it just because it's right; act out of duty, according to duty, or as duty requires. or to:(C) Consequentialist considerations - Utilitarianism. (Greatest good for the greatest number)

1. (C) Consequentialist considerations

2. (N) Nonconsequentialist (Deontological) considerations

3. (N) Nonconsequentialist (Deontological) considerations

4. (N) Nonconsequentialist (Deontological) considerations

Explanation:

1. (C) Consequentialist considerations – Utilitarianism (Greatest good for the greatest number).

Having more role models in certain strata and professions will encourage more young girls and blacks to develop themsolves to also aspire to such positions or professions as the case might be. This is something that has such unlimited potential; it would significantly transform the society. Supporting this would be because it is the greatest good for the greatest number  of people

2. (N) Nonconsequentialist (Deontological) considerations - Do it just because it's right; act out of duty, according to duty, or as duty requires.

There is no need for such bias (choosing a woman or minority group member over a more qualified applicant). Competence should be celebrated and highly esteemed rather than sentimental empathy. The approach to take is to do it because it is the right thing to do

3. (N) Nonconsequentialist (Deontological) considerations  - Do it just because it's right; act out of duty, according to duty, or as duty requires.

This is not a right as it were, it is a matter of morality. These people have been on the receiving end of  backlashes in time past, it is only fair that they get a piece of the 'preferential treatment' to create a personal equality for them. Hence, do it because it is the right thing to do

4. (N) Nonconsequentialist (Deontological) considerations - Do it just because it's right; act out of duty, according to duty, or as duty requires

No one should be discriminated based on these criteria (race or sex), equal opportunity for everyone ought to be encouraged. This should be done simply because it is the right thing to do

true because they can bargain

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