Ethics and Values

Question 1

Ethics

Answer 1

Branch of philosophy concerned with living a good life, being a good person, and doing the right thing.

Question 2

Key Ethical Mantra

Answer 2

Client’s interest comes first.

Question 3

CASW Code of Ethics Core Values

Answer 3

Value 1: Respect for the inherent dignity and worth of all persons
Value 2: Pursuit of social justice
Value 3: Service to humanity
Value 4: Integrity in professional practice
Value 5: Confidentiality in professional practice
Value 6: Competence in professional practice

Question 4

Virtuous and ethical people traits

Answer 4

1. Reasoning to a good end
2. Sacrifice for those less advantaged
3. Not all good behavior is rewarded
4. Understanding the difference between “being good” and having advantage
5. Encouraging society to promote virtues

Question 5

Virtuous Practices

Answer 5

1. Making sacrifices to the self and unfair advantages
2. Developing habits to produce good long term effects for others
3. Knowing differences in possible outcomes
4. Encouraging a social setting amendable to good character
5. Achieving virtue is not based on luck, but rather behavior

Question 6

Utilitarianism

Answer 6

What outcome serves the greatest amount of people in a positive way. Less concerned with the means, more concerned with the outcome.

Question 7

Kantian Ethics

Answer 7

Telling the truth- categorical imperative- and it applies to everyone. If you tell the truth, it’s no longer your fault. Consequences of an action do not matter. Morality cannot be based on feelings. Ask yourself if it would be okay for everyone to do what you’re doing. Treat people as ends, not means.

Question 8

Contractarianism and the Liberal Democratic State

Answer 8

Morality by agreement. Justify our actions to those around us. Moral views are derived by argument and what we can agree on.