Ethics Flashcards
What is Deontology?
People are the ends-on-themselves, can make their own decisions and cannot use them for your own goals
Lying is bad
Cathergorical imperative
Universal moral duties
Independent of the outcome
Morality is absolute.
Act only according to principles you would make a universal law.
Cant make exceptions for yourself
What is Utilitarianism?
Focuses on the consequences of actions
Intentions are irrelevant
Good consequence = good action
The grater good for the greater number
What is Contractarianism?
Two parts make an agreement
Agreement if voluntary
Describe the Comparative approach
Autonomy benefit justice
Which are the Basic ethical principles?
Restriction of harm and suffering
Outweighing the risks by benefits
Informed consent
Right to terminate the experiment
Protection of integrity