10: Ethics Flashcards
1
Q
What is deontology?
A
Duty-based ethics
“Is the act right or wrong in itself?”
Focus on the act rather than the consequences
2
Q
What is consequentialism?
A
What are the consequences of the act?
Focuses on the consequences rather than the rightness/wrongness of the act itself
3
Q
What is utilitarianism?
A
Does the benefit outweigh the risks?
4
Q
What is communitarism?
A
Is the act good for everyone that will be affected by the act?
5
Q
What is virtue ethics?
A
Your own character, how and why you doing things
Being honest and consistent
6
Q
What is religious theory?
A
Sanctity of life argument
7
Q
What are the four principles made up by Beauchamp and Childress?
A
Autonomy
Benificence
Non-maleficence
Justice
