Enliven a discussion, or start a new one, by reflecting on what it takes to make an ethical decision.
T here are five steps to principled reasoning.
Clarify Determine precisely what must be decided. Eliminate patently impractical, illegal and improper alternatives. Force yourself to develop at least three ethically justifiable options. Examine each option to determine which ethical principles and values are involved. If any of the options require the sacrifice of any ethical principle, evaluate the facts and assumptions carefully.