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Ethical Philosophies in Public Administration
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Communitarianism
Emphasizes the importance of community and social contexts; decisions consider the communal values and social goods.
Ecological Ethics
Emphasizes the interdependence of living organisms and the environment; advocates sustainability and conservation in policy-making.
Utilitarianism
Focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number; decisions are made based on outcome utility.
Deontology
Based on a set of rules or moral duties; decisions are made based on rightness or wrongness of actions themselves, not outcomes.
Virtue Ethics
Emphasizes virtues and moral character; in public administration, this leads to focus on the integrity and character of leaders and officials.
Feminist Ethics
Focus on the importance of relationships, care, and empathy in ethical decision-making; implies addressing inequality in decision-making processes.
Rawlsian Justice
Based on the principles of justice as fairness; decisions are made considering the position of the least advantaged under a veil of ignorance.
Libertarianism
Stresses individual freedom and minimal state intervention; in public administration, this suggests limited government and market-oriented policies.
Social Contract Theory
Based on agreement of governed and government; emphasizes accountability and public officials’ duty to serve the people.
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