NURS 2513 Exam 100% Solved
-ethical theory that uses rules to distinguish right from
Deontological Ethics wrong
-not the consequences
-the rule that someone develops if they are thinking of
Categorical Imperative
or deciding on doing something
Metaethics- examines origin and meaning of moral
values, languages and principles (what is morality?)
Applied Ethics- Constructs solutions to controversial
3 Categories of Moral
and moral issues by applying philosophical tools
Philosophy
Normative Ethics- Analyzes moral standards of right
and wrong (Utilitarianism, consequentialism, and
virtue ethics)
Moral Philosophy- theoretical foundation that
explores morality
Moral Philosophy vs Ethics
Ethics- practical application of moral principles in
everyday life
-Emphasizes the outcome/ effect/consequences of
action
Act Utilitarianism - people choose actions that will, in
Utilitarianism (act vs rule)
any given circumstance, increase the overall good
Rule Utilitarianism - people choose rules that, when
followed consistently, will maximize the overall good
-ethical theory that uses rules to distinguish right from
Deontological Ethics wrong
-not the consequences
-the rule that someone develops if they are thinking of
Categorical Imperative
or deciding on doing something
Metaethics- examines origin and meaning of moral
values, languages and principles (what is morality?)
Applied Ethics- Constructs solutions to controversial
3 Categories of Moral
and moral issues by applying philosophical tools
Philosophy
Normative Ethics- Analyzes moral standards of right
and wrong (Utilitarianism, consequentialism, and
virtue ethics)
Moral Philosophy- theoretical foundation that
explores morality
Moral Philosophy vs Ethics
Ethics- practical application of moral principles in
everyday life
-Emphasizes the outcome/ effect/consequences of
action
Act Utilitarianism - people choose actions that will, in
Utilitarianism (act vs rule)
any given circumstance, increase the overall good
Rule Utilitarianism - people choose rules that, when
followed consistently, will maximize the overall good
