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Audrey's: ethical theories and principles
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |