Ethical Theories Worksheet
Part One
Propose a solution to the following scenario using each of the five ethical theories presented in this module. Explain how your solution aligns with the major ideas within each theory.
Scenario: There is a pandemic of a contagious disease. In the United States, there is only enough of the vaccine to cover 70% of the population. How do you determine who gets the vaccine?
| Theory | Solution |
| a. Utilitarianism | |
| b. Rights-based ethics | |
| c. Duty-based ethics | |
| d. Justice-based ethics | |
| e. Virtue-based ethics |
Part Two
Consider the same scenario, but explain what process you would need to add to your solution to protect the bioethics principles.
| Principle | Solution |
| a. Autonomy | |
| b. Beneficence | |
| c. Nonmalfeasance | |
| d. Justice |
