Learning Activity #2 – “Whistleblowing”

Learning Activity #2 – “Whistleblowing”


What values come into conflict in a typical “whistle-blowing” case?  Explain your answer and use at least 2 of the traditional ethical theories, Virtual Ethics, Utilitarianism, and Kant’s Ethical Theory, to analyze the issues and reach a reasoned ethical judgment as to which value ought to be given precedence in the typical whistle-blower conflict.    Make sure we know and can follow your ethical reasoning; defend your conclusion.