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APPLIED ETHICS:

Business Ethics, Sexual Ethics


and Social Ethics

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APPLIED ETHICS
Applied ethics is the branch of ethics that examines specific,
real-life moral issues and dilemmas.

It applies philosophical concepts to practical problems we


encounter in daily life, helping to guide responsible decision-
making in personal, professional, and societal areas.
Provides frameworks for evaluating the ethical impact of
decisions in specific contexts like business practices, human
relationships, and societal issues. 2
BUSINESS ETHICS – DEFINITION

•Business ethics is the study and application


of ethical principles within a business context.

• It involves examining appropriate business


practices, corporate responsibility, and
maintaining integrity in all corporate activities.

• Business ethics aims to ensure companies


operate responsibly, fairly, and transparently,
fostering trust with stakeholders like customers,
employees, and the community
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BUSINESS ETHICS – CORE TOPICS
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Initiatives for social and
1 environmental contributions beyond profit.
Employee Rights and Fair Treatment – Ethical hiring practices, fair wages,
2 and anti-discrimination policies.

Environmental Responsibility – Sustainable practices to reduce ecological


3 impact.

4 Transparency and Honesty – Truthful communication with stakeholders.

Workplace Health and Safety – Standards to ensure a safe work environment.


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BUSINNES ETHICS – EXAMPLE & CHALLENGES

Starbucks’ Ethical Sourcing Ben & Jerry’s Social Missions


Commitment to sourcing Promoting issues like
ethically-produced coffee and environmental sustainability
supporting farmers. and social justice.

Patagonia’s Environmental Initiatives Enron Scandal


Advocacy for environmental A cautionary tale of fraudulent
causes and promotion of accounting practices that led to
sustainable product lines. bankruptcy and regulatory
reforms.
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SEXUAL ETHICS – DEFINITION

Sexual ethics It studies moral issues about


sexuality and human sexual behavior. In a
word, it seeks to understand and evaluate the
moral conduct of relationships and sexual
activities from a philosophical perspective.
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SOCIAL ETHICS – KEY TOPICS
1 Premarital Sex: It is voluntary sexual intercourse between unmarried persons.

Extramarital Sex: Extramarital sex occurs when a married person engages in


2 sexual activity with someone other than their spouse.
Contraception: It is the use of artificial means to prevent the conception of
3 children through intercourse.
Homosexuality: refers to the attraction between people who are of the same
4 sex. It is condemned in the Bible (Leviticus 18:22, Romans 1:27) which is a
revelation of God's law to humanity Apparent good: sexual relationship (e.g. it was
right because we were in love) vs. real good: abstinence to prevent violation of
God's natural design
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SOCIAL ETHICS – DEFINITION

Social ethics explores the moral principles


that guide behavior in society, focusing on
justice, equality, and the common good.

Importance: Helps societies establish


fairness, mutual respect, and community
responsibility, supporting the
development of a just and sustainable
world.

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SOCIAL ETHICS – KEY TOPICS
Human Rights: Protection of individuals' fundamental rights, such as freedom
1 from harm and equality.
Poverty & Inequality: Addressing economic disparities and ensuring access to
2 resources for all. Example: Community programs that provide education and job
opportunities to underprivileged Filipinos.

3 Environment: Protecting the natural world for current and future generations.

Community Engagement & Activism: Encouraging citizens to engage in


4 social change. Example: Student groups organizing for environmental and social
causes.

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SOCIAL ETHICS – EXAMPLE & CHALLENGES
Example:
Human Rights Poverty & Inequality
Debates around the rights of Community programs that
those affected by the ‘War on provide education and job
Drugs’. opportunities to
underprivileged Filipinos.

Environment Community Engagement & Activism


Indigenous rights and Student groups organizing for
environmental protection in environmental and social
areas affected by mining. causes.

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CONCLUSION
Business Ethics Sexual Ethics
Encourages fair, responsible business Supports respectful and consensual
practices that consider people and relationships and champions equal
profits. rights.

Social Ethics
Promotes fairness, justice, and
community involvement to address
societal challenges.

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THANK YOU

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