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Audrey's: ethical theories and principles

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