Ethics

Question 1

Ethics refers to

Answer 1

The beliefs, principles, and rules determining what is right and wrong

Question 2

Ethics 1 refers to

Answer 2

Your values/views on what is right vs wrong

Question 3

Ethics 2 refers to

Answer 3

The breakdown of ethics 1

Question 4

Consequentialism (3)

Answer 4

-case by case
-what are the consequences of the choices/actions
-promotes welfare/wellbeing

Question 5

Utilitarianism (2)

Answer 5

-branch of consequentialism
-what is best for the majority, not the individual

Question 6

Deontology (3)

Answer 6

-being right is prioritized over what is good
-law is absolute, context doesn’t matter
-a choice or action is only right if it conforms with the moral norm

Question 7

Categorical imperative

Answer 7

-the only thing truly good is good will.
Ie. its the thought that counts (altruism)

Question 8

Non-maleficence

Answer 8

Do no harm

Question 9

Beneficence

Answer 9

Do good

Question 10

Autonomy

Answer 10

Allow animals to be self governing

Question 11

Justice

Answer 11

Treating all animals and people fairly and equally

Question 12

Principalism

Answer 12

promotes good while minimizing harm

Question 13

Virtue ethics

Answer 13

Character trait present in an individual, varies

Question 14

Types of virtues (5)

Answer 14

-compassion
-discernment
-trustworthiness
-integrity
-conscientiousness