An interesting tool to use for analysing a situation from the perspective of a variety of different ethical frameworks is the Case Analysis Template – or ‘CAT scan’ for short.
Interest-based outlook
Identify interests. Are there conflicting interests with respect to this issue?
Rights-based outlook
Identify rights. Are there rights in conflict with interests or other rights?
Duty-based outlook
Identify duties. Are there tensions with rights or interests?
Virtue-based outlook
Identify virtues. Is character an issue?
