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Ethical decision-making models can incorporate nonrational processes, challenging the assumption that only rational theories apply. Sophisticated contextual theories, like feminist and narrative ethics, offer robust frameworks beyond traditional rational approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Ethics
  • Moral Psychology
  • Philosophy of Mind

Background:

  • Rogerson et al. (2011) proposed augmenting ethical decision-making models with nonrational factors like emotion and intuition.
  • The authors critique the presumption that only rational, neoliberal theories underpin ethical decision-making frameworks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To challenge the narrow view of ethical theories presented by Rogerson et al.
  • To highlight the availability and sophistication of nonrational and contextual ethical theories.
  • To question the integration of contextual factors into models based on rational, autonomous agents.

Main Methods:

  • Critical commentary on existing literature.
  • Philosophical analysis of ethical theories.
  • Argumentation regarding the integration of contextual factors in decision-making models.

Main Results:

  • Several ethical theories, including feminist and narrative ethics, already incorporate nonrational and contextual elements.
  • Existing ethical decision-making models may not be easily adaptable to include nuanced contextual considerations.

Conclusions:

  • Ethical theory is not limited to rational, neoliberal frameworks.
  • Sophisticated contextual theories offer viable alternatives for understanding ethical decision-making.
  • Integrating nonrational factors requires more than simply appending them to existing rational models.