Ethics in the Information Age                    Discussion project                           Whistleblowing

 Look at the five criteria for whistle-blowing on p. 415. Notice that DeGeorge says that when the first 3 are satisfied it is OK to blow the whistle, and when all 5 are satisfied one has an obligation (duty) to blow the whistle.

1.  Discuss whether or not you think these are reasonable and appropriate criteria.
2. Would these guidelines be considered reasonable from a utilitarian point of view?  A Kantian point of view?
3. Consider whether you personally would be willing to do what these guidelines require.  (And, if not, why not.)