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7 Step Moral Reasoning Model

The 7-step moral reasoning model provides a process for analyzing ethical issues and making decisions. The steps are: 1) gather facts; 2) determine ethical issues; 3) determine relevant virtues and principles; 4) list alternatives; 5) compare alternatives to virtues and principles; 6) consider consequences; 7) make a decision. The model focuses on virtues and principles, with consequences playing a supporting role, to systematically evaluate alternatives through an ethical lens.

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7 Step Moral Reasoning Model

The 7-step moral reasoning model provides a process for analyzing ethical issues and making decisions. The steps are: 1) gather facts; 2) determine ethical issues; 3) determine relevant virtues and principles; 4) list alternatives; 5) compare alternatives to virtues and principles; 6) consider consequences; 7) make a decision. The model focuses on virtues and principles, with consequences playing a supporting role, to systematically evaluate alternatives through an ethical lens.

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The 7-step moral

reasoning Model
GROUP 6
INTRODUCTION
The Seven Step Approach to Moral Analysis
and Evaluation is presented in Scott Rae's
model for moral reasoning. It is focused on
principles and virtues, with consideration of
the results playing a supporting role.
THE 7-STEP MORAL REASONING
MODEL:
1. Gather the
facts
7. Make a 2. Determine the
decision ethical issues

3. Determine what
6. Consider the
virtues/principles have
consequences a bearing on the case.

5. Compare the
4. List the
alternatives with the
virtues/principles. alternatives
1. GATHER THE FACTS
Making sure the facts are clear is the simplest method to shed some
light on an ethical conundrum. Do you have the information you
need to make a wise decision? Who knows what? What information
is required? This may make it obvious that the problem is not one
of ethics, but rather one of communication or strategy.
2. DETERMINE THE ETHICAL
ISSUES
The expression of ethical interests typically refers to legitimately
competing interests or goods. The issue is caused by the conflicting
interests. An ethical conundrum must be supported by moral principles
and virtues in order for the conflicting interests to be true. A moral
conundrum does not exist if the fundamental principles or qualities
cannot be determined. People frequently hold these opinions firmly and
passionately due to the value or virtue they represent.
3. DETERMINE WHAT VIRTUES/PRINCIPLES HAVE
A BEARING ON THE CASE

Specific values and principles are fundamental to the opposing


perspectives in an ethical problem. Determine these. Identify which
should be given more importance that which. Find out where the
principle came from: the Constitution, culture, natural law, or a
particular religion.
4. LIST THE ALTERNATIVES
Consider different strategies for resolving your challenge. Some
will be almost instantly dismissed, but generally speaking, the more
you list, the better your chances are of coming up with a truly
excellent one. Additionally, it will enable you to generate a wider
range of concepts.
5. COMPARE THE ALTERNATIVES
WITH THE VIRTUES/PRINCIPLES
In this step, alternatives are ruled out based on the moral standards
that apply to the situation. Given that all options except one have
been removed, the problem might be addressed in this situation.
Here, you must adhere to all pertinent qualities and values in order
to at least partially eliminate the alternatives (even if you still have
to go on to step 6). Principles and values must frequently be weighed
in this context, so be sure to provide each one a solid justification.
6. CONSIDER THE CONSEQUENCES

If your ideals haven't led you to a definite choice, think about the
effects of your other options. Consider the options and determines
the advantages and disadvantages of each. Calculate the relative
importance of each good and negative effect; some may be more
important than others.
7. MAKE A DECISION
Ethical decisions rarely have pain-free outcomes; you may need to
select the option that has the fewest difficulties or terrible
repercussions. Making a "good"decision might not stop you from
having sleepless nights!
THANK YOU!!
Group 6

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