Unit 1- Guiding Principles Flashcards
Ethos/Ethic
The distinguishing characteristic, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
Ethical dilemmas
Characterized by the lack of obvious, agreed-upon, right course of action
Personal ethics
Shaped by religious beliefs, cultural heritage, family values, moral teaching, education, and life experiences
Societal ethics
Compilation of personal values of many individuals within a society and are reflected in their laws and other social practices
Professional ethics
Evolve from both personal and societal ethics, but are learned and developed through professional education and practice
Ethical theories
- Teleological theory
- Deontological theory
- Casuistry theory
- Virtue theory
Teleological
Utilitarianism and consequentialism. What is good in the end (Telos-end)
Deontological
Ones duty. Judges the morality based on the action’s adherence to the rules. (deon-duty)
Casuistry
Considers rules or precedents set to reason out what is wrong in a particular case. Case based strategy, pragmatic.
Virtue
What kind of person are you?
Autonomy
The right of an individual to be self determining and make independent decisions (informed consent)
Beneficence
Refers to actions that benefit others and do good (to do good and not evil)
Non-maleficence
Do no harm (weighing benefit and risk)
Justice
Obligation to fairness
Rights-based justice
To respect the legal and ethical rights of the individual
