SITUATION ETHICS

Situation Ethics

Situation Ethics

Analysis of the Book

The book, “Situation Ethics,” is written by Joseph Fletcher. In this book, the author proposes the ethics of loving concern. According to Fletcher, under some circumstances, certain acts like adultery, premarital sex, lying, or even murder, may be ethically right (Fletcher, 1997). He believes in do what is the loving thing to do. Fletcher's provocative thesis remains a powerful force in contemporary discussions of morality. There are many debates regarding what exactly is the loving thing to do? It can be different in differing situations. It all depends on the situation and circumstances in which ...