Ethical Tests

Line-Drawing Test

Determines whether an action falls within ethical or unethical boundaries.

Conflicting Values Test

Resolves dilemmas by analyzing competing moral values.

Common Morality Test

Ensures actions align with widely accepted moral norms.

Utilitarian Test

Evaluates which action produces the greatest overall benefit.

Harm Test

Assesses whether an action minimizes harm compared to alternatives.

Publicity Test

Determines if a decision would be acceptable if made public.

Defensibility Test

Checks if a decision can be defended in front of peers or authoritative bodies.

Reversibility Test

Considers how one would feel if they were affected by the decision.

Professional Test

Ensures a decision aligns with professional ethical standards.

Colleague Test

Seeks input from trusted colleagues on ethical issues.

Organization Test

Checks if a decision aligns with an organization's ethical policies.

Cost-Benefit Test

Weighs financial and social costs against potential benefits.

Maximum Good Consequences Test

Focuses on long-term positive outcomes.

Rules and Practices Test

Checks if an action aligns with established guidelines.

Respect for Persons Test

Ensures decisions honor human dignity and autonomy.

Golden Rule Test

Evaluates if an action is fair by applying it universally.

Self-Defeating Test

Checks if an action would fail if universally adopted.

Rights Test

Determines if an action respects fundamental human rights.

Virtue Ethics Test

Assesses if an action aligns with virtues like honesty and integrity.