Portman, who runs a computer hardware store, had signed a contract with Stewie Inc. to deliver 125 computer monitors. He was to deliver it by the 5th of August, but by the 3rd of August, Portman could not arrange for the monitors, as his usual supplier was not available. Portman then decided to go to another supplier who had a higher selling price rather than cancel the contract with Stewie Inc., as he believed it was his duty to do so. Which of the following moral theories matches Portman's behavior?

A. Moral relativism

B. Rawls's social justice theory

C. Kantian ethics

D. Utilitarianism

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Howard Bauer

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9 August, 23:56

Portman, who runs a computer hardware store, had signed a contract with Stewie Inc. to deliver 125 computer monitors. He was to deliver it by the 5th of August, but by the 3rd of August, Portman could not arrange for the monitors, as his usual supplier was not available. Portman then decided to go to another supplier who had a higher selling price rather than cancel the contract with Stewie Inc., as he believed it was his duty to do so. Which of the following moral theories matches Portman's behavior?

A. Moral relativism

B. Rawls's social justice theory

C. Kantian ethics

D. Utilitarianism

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Averie Conner · Answer 1

C. Kantian ethics

Explanation:

Immanuel Kant's ethics considers the well being as the true good. The action's goal underlies to follow universal moral qualms. This makes the persons act above their interests and wishes.

In this case, Portman feels the duty to perform the contract, even as it is against their interest (the new suppliers charges more) because; Portman is acting in well-being we stablish it is following Kantian ethics