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ethical terms
Audrey's: ethical theories and principles
Question | Answer |
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Ethical theory based on greatest happiness for greatest number | utilitarianism |
Which ethical theory states it is the effects of the act that matters | consequentialism |
Kant emphasised it was the ... of a moral act that matters | intent |
Kant's duty-based ethical theory is known as ... | deontology |
Being able to make one's own decisions | competent |
Self-determination | autonomy |
Over-ruling a person's own wishes | paternalism |
To do good | beneficence |
To do no harm | non-maleficence |
To do with telling the truth | veracity |
One form of justice is to treat everyone the same | equality |
Treating people according to what they deserve | merit |
When deciding in favour of one ethical principle violates another | ethical dilemma |
What counts as genuine knowledge | epistemology |
The philosophical study of moral values and rules | ethics |
Concerning the right and wrong of people's behaviours | morality |
A system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct | code of ethics |
Ethical theory where actions are assessed by the extent to which goals are achieved | teleology |
Beliefs of a person/group in which they have an emotional investment | values |