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Sustainability and Greed: Key Concepts

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This deck covers the essential concepts from the SUS1501 module on Sustainability and Greed, including ethical theories, the RARE framework, and the importance of sustainability in commerce.

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What is the primary purpose of the SUS1501 module?

To remind commerce students of their humanity and introduce them to critical thinking through ethical traditions and case studies on sustainability and greed.

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What is the primary purpose of the SUS1501 module?

To remind commerce students of their humanity and introduce them to critical thinking through ethical traditions and case studies on sustainability an...

What does the RARE framework stand for?

Responsible, Accountable, Relevant, and Ethical.

Define 'sustainability' as discussed in the module.

Sustainability is about long-term continuance, the capacity to endure, and supporting life into the distant future.

What is deontology?

Deontology is an ethical theory focused on doing what is right, irrespective of the consequences.

Explain consequentialism in ethics.

Consequentialism is an ethical theory where the morality of an action is judged based on its outcomes or consequences.

What is the difference between ethics and morality?

Morality refers to moral behavior, while ethics is the study or critical reflection on what people regard as moral behavior.

What is the 'formula of universal law' according to Kant?

Act only on that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.

What is virtue ethics?

Virtue ethics focuses on the character of the individual, emphasizing moral virtues like honesty and fairness.

Why is ethical thinking important in the context of sustainability and greed?

Ethical thinking helps reconnect students with their humanity and encourages critical thinking about sustainability and greed.

What is the paradox of deontological constraints?

A deontologist may not consider doing what is not right even if it prevents many other wrong actions.

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Sustainability and Greed: Key Concepts

Term	Definition
What is the primary purpose of the SUS1501 module?	To remind commerce students of their humanity and introduce them to critical thinking through ethical traditions and case studies on sustainability and greed.
What does the RARE framework stand for?	Responsible, Accountable, Relevant, and Ethical.
Define 'sustainability' as discussed in the module.	Sustainability is about long-term continuance, the capacity to endure, and supporting life into the distant future.
What is deontology?	Deontology is an ethical theory focused on doing what is right, irrespective of the consequences.
Explain consequentialism in ethics.	Consequentialism is an ethical theory where the morality of an action is judged based on its outcomes or consequences.
What is the difference between ethics and morality?	Morality refers to moral behavior, while ethics is the study or critical reflection on what people regard as moral behavior.
What is the 'formula of universal law' according to Kant?	Act only on that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.
What is virtue ethics?	Virtue ethics focuses on the character of the individual, emphasizing moral virtues like honesty and fairness.
Why is ethical thinking important in the context of sustainability and greed?	Ethical thinking helps reconnect students with their humanity and encourages critical thinking about sustainability and greed.
What is the paradox of deontological constraints?	A deontologist may not consider doing what is not right even if it prevents many other wrong actions.