Ethics - Moral Philosophy

MORAL PHILOSOPHY <Tab/>Virtue ethics descends from the classical Hellenistic tradition represented by Plato and Aristotle, in which the cultivation of virtuous traits of character is viewed as morality's primary function.<Tab/> I believe that virtue ethics is a moral philosophy best suited for making business decisions. Most theories do not emphasize the agents or actors who perform actions, have motives, and follow principles. We all make …

…corporate life and an expanding entrepreneurial segment of the economy, companies need more than ever to have a clear understanding of their purpose in order to make work meaningful and thereby attract, retain and motivate outstanding people. (Collins & Porras, 1994) WORKS CITED Gilbert, Daniel R., Daniel R Gilbert, and Daniel R. Gilbert. Ethics Through Corporate Strategy. New York: Oxford University Press, 1996. Collins, James C, Porras, Jerry I Built to Last. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1994