General Knowledge

Question 1

Types of ethics:

Answer 1

• deontological = duty based/right and wrong
• teleological ethics = focuses on consequences or outcome of actions to determine their morality (associated with utilitarianism)
• virtue ethics = emphasizes development of good character and good virtues over following rules or focusing on outcomes
• ethics of care = focuses on relationships, empathy, and care for others
• natural law theory = argues that moral principles are derived from the natural world and human nature

Question 2

Isaac and Massey Model

Answer 2

Model for ethical decision-making based on
- what is the story?
- what is the context?
- what are the issues?
- what causes others to think differently?
- what strategies are appropriate?

Question 3

Henriot and Holland Model

Answer 3

4 step process
- experience or understanding of the issue, leading to
- analysis of the concerns, then
- theological reflection, leading to last point
- action which leads to a changed experience and from there the cycle continues