Universal-Democratic Ethics In 12 Angry Men By Juror

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We would argue that all six approaches were used in 12 Angry Men, though in varying degrees. Democratic ethics can be found in the jury room itself, especially with Juror 8 bringing up again and again that the case be discussed openly because he had reasonable doubt, saying it was important because someone might die as a result of their decision and that all things should be taken into account for the greater good. Juror 11 also remarked upon this saying “we don’t get anything out of this” but that the men were, regardless, committed to doing what was right. Universal-Humanitarian ethics arise in the relentless fact checking and commitment to facts not emotions for the best rational reasoning. This was heavily exemplified by by Jurors 3 and