The following statement falls in line with which philosopher?: Kant (K) or Mill (M)
Stephanie witnesses an act of workplace bullying and reports it to HR so that she and others at work can work in a comfortable and safe work environment that will foster a greater level of productivity for the company.
The following statement falls in line with which philosopher?: Kant (K) or Mill (M)
Tom, the boss of a company, allows his employees to freely express their opinions and offer their ideas/input for team projects at work out of respect for each and every one of his employee's rational ability and capability to rationally and actively participate as a genuine member of the workplace.
Mill proposed Utilitarian approach to ethics. According to this theory, actions are right if they propose overall human happiness. The focus of this theory is consequences of actions and not on rights. In the first sentence, it is mentioned, Stephanie reports to HR so that she and all others can work in a comfortable environment. It can be noticed from this sentence that she is not considering reporting bullying as unethical, but as a way to foster happiness. This sentence is in conformity with Mill's theory where actions has been considered appropriate if it can promote overall happiness. Stephanie considers that her actions will promote happiness for her and all others. Hence, the answer for this question is Mill (M)
In contrast to Mill, Kant observed that certain actions are strictly prohibited irrespective of its consequences. An action cannot be ethical if it promotes over all happiness. According to this theory, rightness or wrongness of an action depends on whether it fulfils duty, but not on consequences. The second sentence is in conformity with Kant theory. The boss of the company allows its employees to freely express opinions irrespective of its consequences, but as a part of his duty. Hence the answer for this question is Kant (K)
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