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Audrey's: ethical theories and principles

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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  


   


 

 

 
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