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What are the three types of ethical philosophies mentioned in the text?
What are the three types of ethical philosophies mentioned in the text?
- Altruism, nihilism, and existentialism
- Egoism, virtue ethics, and care ethics
- Utilitarianism, relativism, and deontology
- Absolutionism, pragmatism, and consequentialism (correct)
What is the principle developed by John Stuart Mill that focuses on the greatest benefit for the greatest number?
What is the principle developed by John Stuart Mill that focuses on the greatest benefit for the greatest number?
- Deontology
- Virtue ethics
- Utilitarianism (correct)
- Relativism
What is the primary weakness of Utilitarianism mentioned in the text?
What is the primary weakness of Utilitarianism mentioned in the text?
- Inability to consider consequences
- Overemphasis on individual rights
- Rigidity in decision-making
- Ignoring the interests of others (correct)
What do ethical dilemmas often involve, according to the text?
What do ethical dilemmas often involve, according to the text?
What is the primary focus of consequential theories, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary focus of consequential theories, as mentioned in the text?
What is the principle that emphasizes the inherent value of human beings and treating others as you would want to be treated?
What is the principle that emphasizes the inherent value of human beings and treating others as you would want to be treated?
What are the informal controls on the media mentioned in the text?
What are the informal controls on the media mentioned in the text?
What is considered unethical in journalism and public relations?
What is considered unethical in journalism and public relations?
What is the Potter Box used for in ethical decision-making?
What is the Potter Box used for in ethical decision-making?
What does the timeless problem-solving process 'SOLVE IT' ensure?
What does the timeless problem-solving process 'SOLVE IT' ensure?
What is the role of a press council in the media industry?
What is the role of a press council in the media industry?
What does 'Paola' refer to in the radio industry?
What does 'Paola' refer to in the radio industry?
What does Cecilia Bach advocate for in ethical decision-making?
What does Cecilia Bach advocate for in ethical decision-making?
What heavily influences media content according to the text?
What heavily influences media content according to the text?
According to Immanuel Kant's ethical system, what does the categorical imperative suggest?
According to Immanuel Kant's ethical system, what does the categorical imperative suggest?
What does John Rawls' veil of ignorance determine?
What does John Rawls' veil of ignorance determine?
What does John Rawls suggest in developing a new social contract?
What does John Rawls suggest in developing a new social contract?
What are the ethical responsibilities in the press, as mentioned in the text?
What are the ethical responsibilities in the press, as mentioned in the text?
What can conflicts of interest in the media arise from, as mentioned in the text?
What can conflicts of interest in the media arise from, as mentioned in the text?
What do general moral rules include, based on the text?
What do general moral rules include, based on the text?
From what can conflicts of interest arise, as mentioned in the text?
From what can conflicts of interest arise, as mentioned in the text?
What are the core values of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)?
What are the core values of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)?
What are the four extremely important standards recommended by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)?
What are the four extremely important standards recommended by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)?
What does the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) require in advertising?
What does the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) require in advertising?
What is the voluntary movie rating system adopted by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)?
What is the voluntary movie rating system adopted by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)?
What are the ethical standards recommended for journalists?
What are the ethical standards recommended for journalists?
What organization sets the rules for the advertising industry?
What organization sets the rules for the advertising industry?
What organization's core values include seeking the truth, reporting it, minimizing harm, acting independently, and being accountable?
What organization's core values include seeking the truth, reporting it, minimizing harm, acting independently, and being accountable?
Which organization's standards require being free of obligation to any interest other than the public's right to know?
Which organization's standards require being free of obligation to any interest other than the public's right to know?
What organization's core values include advocacy, honesty, expertise, independence, loyalty, and fairness?
What organization's core values include advocacy, honesty, expertise, independence, loyalty, and fairness?
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Study Notes
Ethical Theories and Dilemmas
- Ethical behavior is determined by the best ratio of good to bad for society
- The golden mean philosophy emphasizes moderation in ethical dilemmas
- Immanuel Kant's ethical system is based on examining one's own conscience
- Kant's categorical imperative suggests acting according to universally applied rules
- John Rawls' veil of ignorance determines the morality of issues
- Rawls' social contract model helps in solving moral issues in educational settings
- John Rawls suggests minimizing personal biases and prejudices in developing a new social contract
- Ethical responsibilities in the press include social responsibility and acculturation
- Conflicts of interest in the media can arise from personal ethics and professional duties
- General moral rules include respecting others, being honest, and striving to improve the community
- Conflicts of interest can arise from personal conscience, duty to society, or duty to employer
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