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Ethics (1+2) Flashcards

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What is an ethical decision? (3)

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1) Seriously impact the welfare of others
2) Have priority over others
3) Justification

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Why teach ethics in veterinary science (4)

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1) Ethical awareness
2) Ethical Knowledge
3) Ethical Skills
4) Individual and Professional Qualities

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Ethics 1 vs. Ethics 2

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Ethics 2 is the study of Ethics 1

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Components of Ethics 1

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  • Right vs wrong
  • Good vs bad
  • Contradictory or conflicting beliefs
  • Social ethics
  • Personal ethics
  • Professional ethics
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Components of Ethics 2

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  • Study of ethics 1
  • Analysis of ethical proportions
  • How is ethics 1 justified
  • Are ethics 1 of this person/group/organization upheld?
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Day 1 Competencies (3)

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1) Ethical responsibilities
2) Applying ethical codes
3) Recognizing when euthanasia is necessary

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Good examples of ethical issues

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  • cosmetic procedures (ear crop, tail dock)
  • request to destroy healthy dog
  • funding of treatment
  • continuing of treatment when quality of life is poor
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5 influences on our perception

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1) Sensory input
2) Predjustices
3) Beliefs
4) Expectations
5) Chemistry

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Ethics “definition”

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Refers to beliefs, principles, and rules determining what is right and wrong

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3 main ways to react to an ethical scenario

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1) Consequentialist
2) Utilitarian
3) Deontology

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Consequentialist approach

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  • More commonly known as the utilitarian approach

“cost/benefit” thinking to produce the best outcome

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Utilitarian/consecquentialist approach

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“Greatest good for the greatest number”
Good consequence = Good behaviour

Problems

  • predicting outcomes
  • gross inequality
  • doesnt recognize rights of individuals
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Deontology

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Choice/action is right if it conforms with moral norm

  • some choices are morally forbidden
  • right prioritized over good
  • “its the thought that counts”
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Strengths of Utilitarianism/consequentialism (3)

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1) suffering is morally relevant
2) interests of the majority
3) aim to achieve the best outcome

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Limitations of Utilitarianism/consequentialism (5)

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1) needs accurate prediction of outcome
2) who/what is greatest good for greatest number debate
3) used to justify gross inequality
4) impossible to compare good/harm
5) favours “lucky fool”

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Advantages of Deontologic approach (3)

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1) takes intent into account
2) takes individual rights into account
3) deontology reflects language of law

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Limitations of Deontologic approach (4)

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1) doesnt take context into account
2) inflexible
3) Absurd - duty or doing the “right thing” may lead to an ethically unsound outcome
4) how do you prioritize animals right to life over persons right to use?

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Principalism

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focuses on the common ground moral principles of autonomy, beneficence, and justice

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Advantages of Principalism (4)

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  • emphasis on harm minimization
  • promoting good
  • requires disclosure of information
  • treats stakeholders fairly
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Disadvantages of Principalism (4)

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  • autonomy is hard to apply to animals
  • most interventions involve some harm
  • application of “justice” to animals is hard
  • hard to weigh different principles
21
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Virtue

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Character trait that is reliably present in an individual

“What would a good vet do?”

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Strengths of Virtue Ethics (3)

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1) Holistic
2) Role Based
3) Emphasis on personal development

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Limitations of Virtue Ethics

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1) Conflict between virtues
- ex) Honesty and Loyalty

2) “good” people can make “bad” decisions
- does that make them non-virtuous?

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What is the Ethical Matrix

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A table to allow an individual to “look at the big picture” and make an educated decision

Left column: Stakeholders
Top Row: 1) Wellbeing (Ultruism)
2) Autonomy (Deontology)
3) Justice (Principlalism)

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Strength of Ethical Matrix (4)

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1) checklist of concerns
2) may identify main concern
3) analysis from different stakeholder perspectives
4) designed for scientists by scientists

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Limitations of Ethical Matrix (4)

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1) Not a decision tool
2) problems do not have a slot
3) conflicts of interest
4) limited by parameters

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Virtue Ethics emphasises (5)

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  • good character
  • personal development
  • questioning of personal values/motives
  • translate intentions into actions
  • mentoring, role modelling
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5 Virtues

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1) Compassion
2) Discernment
3) Trustworthiness
4) Integrity
5) Conscientiousness

6) Respectfulness
7) Truthfulness

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