Traditional Ethical Theories Consequentialist (teleological) Non- Consequentialist (deontological) - Act in the way that brings about the best consequences - Concentrate on the act being perform Egoism (outcome: desirability) Kant (ethics of duties) Nature: Nature: act accordingly to self-interest based on desires free (Adam Smith) Example: Correct if morals actors think it is correct (rational/logical/reasonable) not depends on situations Categorical imperative- right
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been formed. Of all those ideas on the nature of ethics and what is ultimately most good and bad‚ emerged three major philosophical theories on ethics. The three major theories on ethics are ethical egoism‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontology. In this paper I will compare and contrast all three and show why ethical egoism is strongest argument for basing your ethical code on. The
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Axia College Material Appendix B Ethical Theories Chart Complete the chart below using information from the weekly readings and additional research if necessary. Ethical Theory | Utilitarianism | Deontological | Virtue ethics | Definition | Moral decisions require taking full advantage of the benefits as well as minimizing the damage to society. (Trevino & Nelson‚ 2007) | Somebody who concentrates on carrying out what is “right” consistent with their own ethics as well as ideals. (Trevino
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means for living on the belief that providing these services are for the betterment of society and its people’s well-being. One legal theory that exemplify how our government are structured is explained by deontology which is an ethic by which focuses on actions which are guided by moral obligations‚ while consequentialist ethic have based itself on the principle of‚ if the goal is morally correct then any means to achieving it are acceptable. In an essence both
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Ethical Principles Affecting Leadership Nursing leadership utilizes ethical principles in nursing practice. Ethical principles are guidelines that ensure and orient nurses to make decisions on the value of the professional nursing system (Momennasab‚ Koshkaki‚ Torabizadeh‚ & Tabei‚ 2016). Applying ethical principles within the nursing profession promotes professional leadership‚ value‚ and demonstrates respect for healthcare providers (Salminen‚ Stolt‚ Metsämäki‚ Rinne‚ Kasen‚ & Leino-Kilpi‚ 2016)
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Consequentialist a.i. An ethical theory that claims that the rightness and wrongness of human action is exclusively a function of the goodness and badness of the consequences resulting directly from that action. b. Deontological b.i. The rightness and wrongness of human actions is not exclusively a function of the goodness and badness of consequences c. Act-Utilitarianism c.i. A person ought to act so as to produce the greatest balance of good over evil‚ everyone considered. (contract w/ ethical egoism a
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The principles surrounding ethics involve health care professionals analysing problems they face and decide if an action or practice is deemed right or wrong. Health care professionals must always ensure they work within ethical principles highlighted within their profession (HCPC‚ 2016). Virtue ethics is a frame work which focuses upon the character of the person rather than the rightness of their actions (Pozgar‚ 2010). Deontology states the rightness of something is based on actions used to reach
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Ethical principles are a guide for the physicians that help them to a better delivery of health care. Beneficence means doing everything for the sake of the patient‚ so all actions are intended to benefit the patient. A good example of it is all the procedures applied in an ER room are intended to save the patient’s life. Non-maleficence is based on the idea of “doing no harm‚” is very similar to the principle of beneficence. Basically for the principle of non-maleficence means to be the direct
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Applying an Ethical Theory Amanda Thorn PHI 208 Prof. Emilia Sorensen November 17‚ 2014 The long debated question of the importance of men and women and their roles has raged on for years. Should men and women be treated equally‚ that truly is the question that seems to have more answers than resolution. Applying the question to Deontology and the work of Immanuel Kant‚ the answer would be all people regardless of gender should be treated equally. However‚ these theories do not take
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The moral and ethical approach in experimentation is a topic that have been regulating to avoid several problems that the researchers have made in the past. In 1979‚ the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research proposed a few ethical principles for researcher over human beings (Shadish‚ Cook & Campbell‚ 2002). For this analysis‚ I will explain those principles‚ I will give examples of research that could violate them‚ and I will suggest modifications
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