DEOMI EOAC - Exam 5 - Review Questions
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What term describes our conceptions of what is good or bad, desirable or not, proper or
improper? - answerValues are our conceptions of what is good or bad, desirable or not, proper
or improper
(Schaefer, 2008).
They include pe...
3) The moral life is full of uncertainties, and we can make mistakes about our
predictions and decisions. Do the ends justify the means?
When making moral decisions, what is the focus of principle-based ethics? - answer✔Principle-
Based Ethics
a. Definition: Focuses on theories of the importance of general principles, such as respect for
autonomy, beneficence/non-maleficence, and justice.
b. Involve making decisions founded on principles (philosophy, beliefs, doctrine, etc.) and sense
of duty. Intentions should be of primary importance, not the consequences.
c. May result in consequences that are difficult to live with. Example: Lying to save a life.
d. Very difficult way of life. Example: Choosing to tell a would-be murderer a lie about the
whereabouts of a murderer's intended victim, even if we believe lying to be wrong, rather than
telling the murderer the location of the intended victim because being honest is
always the right thing to do.
What is the first step in ethical decision making? - answer✔E. Ethical Decision-Making
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