Harvard Justice

Cost-Benefit Analysis Example

Ford Pinto Case

Meritocracy

Giving priority or opportunity to most deserving

White Lie

Harmless mistruth in order to not hurt feelings

Meritocracy Philosopher

Aristotle

Moral Obligations Philosopher

Aristotle

Affirmative Action Example

Cheryl Hopwood Case (University of Texas)

Utilitarianism

Doing things for the greatest good

Libertarianism

Everyone has freedom to choose without government interference

Utilitarianism Philosopher

John Stuart (J.S.) Mill

White Lie/Misleading Truth Philosopher

Kant

Affirmative Action

Law created to provide equal opportunity

Misleading Truth

Not telling the whole story/truth

Universal Duty

One each human owes to another

Conscription

Paying someone to take your place in military draft

Moral Obligations

Universal Duties/Voluntary Obligations

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Weighing pros and cons of an action