Ethical decision-making is the process by which individuals evaluate options and make choices based on moral principles. It is “dual-process” system based on emotional insight (intuition) and rational evaluation (reasoning)
Examples
Moral Intuition
The “Railway Track” Heroism by Nicholas Winton
The “Yuck” Factor in Bioethics
Moral Reasoning
The Triage Decision in healthcare during crisis
Kesavananda Bharati judgment – Moral and Legal Reasoning to develop the “Basic Structure Doctrine.”
Corporate Downsizing Decisions based on utilitarianism
Moral Intuition is the “Hero” who acts in the moment, while Moral Reasoning is the “Sage” who builds the system. Both are necessary for a morally complete life.