Michael Davis Summarizes His Complicity-Avoiding Account of Whistle-Blowing in Six

question 16

Multiple Choice

Michael Davis summarizes his complicity-avoiding account of whistle-blowing in six criteria. In his view, you are obliged to blow the whistle just in case (1) what you will reveal derives from your work for an organization; (2) you are a voluntary member of that organization; (3) you believe that the organization, though legitimate, is engaged in serious moral wrongdoing; (4) you believe that your work for that organization will contribute (more or less directly) to the wrong if (but not only if) you do not publicly reveal what you know; (5) you are justified in beliefs (3) and (4) ; and (6) beliefs (3) and (4) are true. Which ethical theory offers the best support of this account of whistle-blowing?

• A) Utilitarianism
• B) Ethical egoism
• C) Kantian duty ethics
• D) Virtue ethics

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Definitions:

Deficits

Situations where a shortfall exists, often referring to financial matters where expenses exceed revenue, but can also apply to other areas such as cognitive deficits in psychology.

Damaged

Refers to items or entities that are impaired, harmed, or rendered less effective.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, involved in complex brain functions such as thought, language, and consciousness.

Spoken Language

A form of communication consisting of the use of words and sentences spoken by the mouth, unique to humans.