Socrates and Philosophy of Right and Wrong Flashcards
Good Things =
Justice Kindness Wisdom Freedom Respect Peace Courage Love Hope
Problems arise when we:
Try to apply these values or principles to complex situations
Try to justify or explain these principles and their foundations
Objective =
We discover
Standard and universal
Subjective =
We create
Based upon our perspective and view
Culturally dependent
Delphic motto
Know thyself
Ethics =
Branch of philosophy that deals with four fundamental questions
Four fundamental questions
What are the source, meaning and justification of ethical claims?
What kinds of acts are right?
How do these rules apply to specific situations?
What ought to be done in specific situations?
Basic Ethics Foundation
Deals with the kinds of values and morals and individual or society finds desirable
Concerned with the virtuousness of individuals and their motive
Provide a system of rules or principles that guide us
Provides understanding of what it means to be a morally decent human being
Ethical is not necessarily the same as:
That which is legal
That which matches standard mores or norms in the society
Golden Rule for Business and Life
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
Ethics in Professional Health Care
Respect for persons and human dignity
Well developed justification for ethical decisions
Recognition of multiple and competing demands of moral life
Ethical Principles for Patients and Care
Respect for autonomy
Beneficence and non-maleficence
Fidelity (promises should be kept)
Important both for company and leadership
Leader must act and make decisions ethically and lead ethically in attitudes and interactions
Ethical Leaders do what?
Respect others Serve others Show justice Manifest honesty Build the community
Six pillar of character
Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship
