Week 2 Sources of Ethics Flashcards
The approach which deals with consequences, tries to both increase the good done and reduce the harm done. Greatest balance of good over harm.
Utilitarian approach
The approach that best protects and respects the moral rights of those affected.
Rights approach
Approach in which Aristotle and other philosophers have contributed to the idea that everyone should be treated equally.
Justice approach
Approach which refers to actions that are taken or policies that are put into place in order to benefit not only a certain group of individuals, but the society as a whole. It is seen as the best decision that will bring positive and beneficial results.
Common Good approach
This character-based approach to morality assumes that we acquire ethics through practice. By practicing being honest, brave, just, generous, and soon, a person develops an honorable and moral character. According to Aristotle, by honing honorable habits, people will likely make the right choice when faced with ethical challenges.
Virtue approach
The rules, ideas, and beliefs shared by members of a society of and for the living and dying which are learned directly or indirectly
culture
A culturally entrenched pattern of behavior made up of: (1) sacred beliefs, (2) emotional feelings accompanying the beliefs, and (3) overt conduct presumably implementing the beliefs and feelings
religion
A group of people living in the same place or having a particular thing in common
community
A group of one or more parents and their children living together as a unit
family
Having a sense of honor; upright and fair dealing
honesty
Fidelity to moral principles
integrity
Conforming to accepted standards of conduct
ethical / moral
Beliefs that are held in high esteem
values
A declaration or public statement of professional standards of right and wrong
code of ethics
