Concepts in Moral Arguments and Theories

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The writer looks at a few theories of arguing and how to imbue arguments with morality. Nearly all perspectives of moral theory offer interesting thought and contemplation for the reader. The paper attempts to harmonize these ideas and arguments about morality and its nature in order to make suggestions of how we ought to live our lives.

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"The consequentialist proposes that the morally right option in any circumstance can be determined by deciding which option it is that brings about the most good, or the best consequences for all persons affected by the action. These individuals look at the good and bad of each situation and choose the option that will yield more good consequences than bad. A consequentialist will examine possible scenarios and eventually choose the one with the best end result. The utilitarian principle forces individuals to think about not only the direct and immediate consequences of their actions, but also any foreseeable future consequences (these future consequences must be taken into consideration when weighing decisions). Finally, the consequentialist must not consider one's happiness above another's that is, "each person's welfare is equally important.""

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