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Korsgaard, Christine M.

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A Humean Approach To Business Ethics1

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“…not through the eyes of our own interests, but instead through the eyes of our sympathy." 32 It is no surprise, then, that Hume believes our sentiments will be in agreement. He is imagining us understanding the same facts and viewing them from our shared sympathy.…”

Section: A Humean Approach To Business Ethicsmentioning

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Looking for Answers in All the Wrong Places

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2004

Bus Ethics Q

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Abstract:In recent years, many business ethicists have raised problems with the “ethics pays” credo. Despite these problems, many continue to hold it. I argue that support for the credo leads business ethicists away from a potentially fruitful approach found in Hume’s moral philosophy. I begin by demonstrating that attempts to support the credo fail because proponents are trying to provide an answer to the “Why be moral?” question that is based on rational self-interest. Then, I show that Hume’s sentiments-based moral theory provides an alternative to the credo that points toward a more fruitful approach to business ethics. Along the way, I examine a recent social contract alternative to the credo that, despite many appealing features, is less effective than is the Humean alternative. Finally, I develop a Humean approach to business ethics and demonstrate why it is a desirable alternative that business ethicists should explore.

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Section: A Humean Approach To Business Ethicsmentioning

confidence: 98%