1.3 Intro Flashcards
what is the lack of knowledge, info, wisdom or awareness
ignorance
what is the processing of beliefs or virtues that one does not hold; contrarian behavior
hypocrisy
what are superior attitude displayed in an overbearing or presumptuous manner, claims or assumptions
arrogance
what is intense and selfish desire for something
greed
what directs instincts
the law of human nature (moral law)
ethics deals with ___
oughts (should)
what two terms are used interchangeably
ethics and morality
difference between ethics and morality
collective body (ethics) vs. individual (moral)
what are persistent beliefs which a person has a continuing predilection, preference or adherence
values
what are qualities or behaviors exhibiting a high moral standard
virtues
are ethics and law separate concepts but often overlap within a dilemma but not always in alignment
YES
ethics = ought to do
law = must do
may ethical standards be used to judge law
YES
action may be ethical but unlawful
action may be unethical but legal
experiential framework for core issues
- ethics
- morals
- law
the right thing in any situation is whatever will do the most good for the greatest number of people
utilitarian ethics
one’s duty (obligation) is to act in this way rather than respond to emotions, opinons, traditions norms or end goal
Kantianism ethics
there are certain absolute rules or moral truths that stand on their own that must be followed by all; autonomy
kantianism ethics
people live in a society, there must be agreement on moral and political rules of behavior;
a societal framework for social interaction and political obligations
social contract ethics
type of ethics:
what kind of person do i want to be and how do i achieve it? what are the qualities and character traits that are admirable and desirable?
virtue ethics
what is not only the execution of a desired trait to obtain a singular end goal but executing that behavior in all appliable situations and areas of life?
virtue ethics
what is a “through and through” trait - being consistent, congruent, rational and unfailing in application and true intent
virtue ethics
____ provides the necessary ethical underpinnings for professions AND individual professional character
normative ethics
4 parts of normative ethics
- rules to guide ethical behavior and decision making
- exhibit qualities of virtuous behavior at all times and in all places
- moral duty and responsibility
- social contract/duty to society
3 key elements that define a profession
- special knowledge
- service rather than profit
- discipline and self regulation
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