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8/18/24, 4:57 AMAHS 321: Chapters 1-3 Quiz
Jeremiah
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A theory of ethics based on the principle that the morally right action is whatever action
Consequential Ethics that leads to the maximum balance of good over evil.
(Rightness or wrongness of an action is determined by the effects of the action)
although doing the right thing is good, it might not always lead to or increase the good
Deontological Ethics
and right thing sought after.
Ethical Relativism right or wrong depends on the moral norms of the society in which it is practiced
Normative Ethics This is what's right or wrong based on the moral standards for human behavior
The ethical theory that holds that the intention, not the outcome, determines the
Nonconsequential Ethics
rightness or wrongness of an action.
Utilitarian Ethics Greatest good for the greatest number
the right to make one's own personal decisions, even when those decisions might not
autonomy
be in that person's own best interest
An ethical principle requiring that research participants be told enough to enable them
informed consent
to choose the "right" decision
nonmaleficience do no harm
beneficence doing good
Justice fairness, all people treated equally
Virtue: positive trait demonstrating moral excellence
Moral and Virtue Ethics Values: Standards of conduct
Moral Value: worth of a virtuous behavior
courage, wisdom, temperance, commitment, discernment, fairness, fidelity, freedom,
Pillars of Moral Strength
honesty, integrity, kindness, respect, hopefulness, tolerance
Situational Ethics moral principles that vary with circumstances
based on codes developed by societies that have relied on customs to formulate their
Secular Ethics
codes
Religious Ethics 'doing the right thing' usually is achieved by obeying the dictates of one's religion
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