Ethics Lecture

Question 1

Ethical theory judging an action on whether it is right or wrong in itself?

Answer 1

Deanotology

Question 2

Ethical theory judging an action based on the actions consequences?

Answer 2

Consequentialism

Question 3

Ethical theory judging an action based on whether it maximises the greatest happiness of the greatest number of people?

Answer 3

Utilitarianism

Question 4

Ethical theory regarding whether the action is good for everyone who will be affected by the act?

Answer 4

Communitarianism/ community ethics

Question 5

Name of the ethical theory which emphasises the individual’s character as the key element of ethical thinking?

Answer 5

Virtue ethics

Question 6

Beuchamp and childress principles of biomedical ethics?

Answer 6

Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-malificence
Justice