Modern Ethical Theories Psychological Egoism vs. Ethical Egoism When we discuss modern ethics there are two theories that emerge above all others and although both are supported they are often controversial in nature. Ethical Egoism states that we should put ourselves and our interests before those of others leading to the conclusion that if we do things that are only in our own self interest then we have achieved morality. Psychological Egoism presumes that we always put ourselves and our interests
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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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core‚ nursing practice “deals with issues and situations that have elements of ethical or moral uncertainty” (Burkhardt‚ Nathaniel‚ & Walton 2014‚ p. 21). In my limited experience‚ this has proved very true. I have encountered numerous situations that‚ in reflection‚ could be considered ethical dilemmas. As I was not necessarily able to recognize this in the moment‚ I feel that there is significant room for growth in my ability to confront these issues. In this paper‚ I will discuss an ethical issue
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Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing Nur391 January 14‚ 2010 Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing The American Nurse’s Association’s code of ethics provides guidelines to help nurses make ethical decisions with the patient’s needs as the main focus of concern. In the case where Marianne‚ a 79-year-old woman who is admitted for a hemorrhagic stroke and her family is in conflict over the decision to have surgery or not to have surgery‚ the code of ethics expresses the need for the nurse to be
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Personal Ethical Philosophy In everyday work‚ nurses experience many ethical issues and they must stand up for their personal standards of what is right or wrong. Highly Important Values Helping Others I have 3 values that are highly important to me and they are to help others‚ honesty‚ and knowledge. Helping others is what nursing is all about. Nurses assist patients by relieving or dampening their pain and helping carry out treatment plans to get them on the road to recovery. This passion
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Biblical Worldview Essay Through examining Romans‚ chapters 1-8‚ we see Paul covers a variety of theological and apologetic information for the Christ followers. In writing to the followers in the church in the city of Rome He makes it clear he wishes he could visit them (Romans 1:8-17) but is writing this letter to clear up the dissension between an identity crisis between the Jewish and Gentile members of the church as to whether they were to live by the law or by grace. Through this letter
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Deontological‚ and Virtue ethics The concept of utilitarianism is closely related to the philosophy of consequentialism. Basically this means that the moral and ethical value of a person’s action should be judged by the consequence of that action. Utilitarianism is believed to be the most important of the three ethical theories because it has helped shape our world’s politics‚ economics‚ and public policy. This ethical theory explains to us that we can determine the ethical significance by
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Running head: MY PROFESSIONAL MORAL COMPASS My Professional Moral Compass Marie Panao NRS 437V-0103 December 1‚ 2012 My Professional Moral Compass The code of ethics is an important part of the nursing foundation where nurses are directed to practice with compassion and respect for human dignity‚ responsibility‚ accountability‚ confidentiality and patient safety (ANA
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nervous on my first day of class as any Graduate student would‚ I read ahead on the readings and in-class assignments. The first assignment read‚ “What is your personal philosophy?” Sitting at my desk rereading the question and staring at a blank piece of paper nothing came to mind. Just coming out of the novice nurses stage‚ I found myself hung up on this specific question. Throughout my years in school and as a floor nurse
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Personal Ethical Statement The preferred ethical lens is considered to be none periscope or paralysis. The report says that I can see the gifts and the weaknesses of each lens and able to move fluidly among them to adapt the right tools to each situation to ensure the best outcome. I have the mature ability to use the right tools in a given situation or paralyzed belief that everyone has a valid point. The mature expression of this position has no blind spot. I can see both the strengths and
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