This essay critically examines the application of various ethical theories—utilitarianism, deontology, virtue theory, and contract theory—to the scenario of 'mending a broken heart' on Facebook, as part of an assignment for Charles Sturt University's School of Computing and Maths. It argues that while utilitarianism and deontology have limited applicability due to their focus on happiness/duty and moral obligations, respectively, virtue theory proves most relevant as it considers both the positive and negative aspects of the situation, acknowledging the initial heartbreak and the subsequent attempts at healing through social media. The essay concludes that contract theory is largely irrelevant to the scenario, as it primarily deals with formal organizational relationships, whereas the case study centers on personal emotional experiences. Desklib provides resources like this essay to aid students in their studies.
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