PNR300 WEEK 2 ETHICAL THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Theory
proposed explanation for a class of phenomena; not necessarily the truth or reality but
might shed the light on truth
Define ethics
- Set of standards of conduct that guide decisions and actions based on duties derived
from core values.
- always involves thinking an feeling, study and practice knowledge and intuition
Ethical Theories
- A moral principles or a set of moral principles that can be used in assessing what is
morally right or morally wrong in a given situation
- can be used to develop decision making tools for application in clinical setting
-provide us with framework to help us do the right thing or make right decisions
what are the 4 major ethical theories ?
1. deontology
2. utilitarianism
3. feminist ethics
4. ethics of caring or nursing ethics
, Deontology/Kantian Ethics
- by Immanuel Kant
- focused on your duties and obligations and if this is followed, your action will be ethical
- Rule has no exceptions (NO EXCUSES)
Based on deontology ethics, our duty us determined by what ?
MAXIMS - logical principles are based on reason (truth is right)
ethical theory based on belief that humans have the capacity to think through
problems and determine the right action based on duty (focuses on rightness and
wrongness of an act and consequences do not matter)
DEONTOLOGY
utilitarian
- opposite of deontology
- looks at the greater outcomes, promotes happiness and well-being
-determines the right and wrong by focusing on the outcomes
-This theory believe that ethical choice is the one with the best outcomes, there is
no absolute principles, rules, and duties
- It is also based on the assumption that we can calculate the relative good or
harm
UTILITARIAN
Feminist perspectives
- newer
- not one theory , but rather follow common values - social justice, relationships,
community
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Theory
proposed explanation for a class of phenomena; not necessarily the truth or reality but
might shed the light on truth
Define ethics
- Set of standards of conduct that guide decisions and actions based on duties derived
from core values.
- always involves thinking an feeling, study and practice knowledge and intuition
Ethical Theories
- A moral principles or a set of moral principles that can be used in assessing what is
morally right or morally wrong in a given situation
- can be used to develop decision making tools for application in clinical setting
-provide us with framework to help us do the right thing or make right decisions
what are the 4 major ethical theories ?
1. deontology
2. utilitarianism
3. feminist ethics
4. ethics of caring or nursing ethics
, Deontology/Kantian Ethics
- by Immanuel Kant
- focused on your duties and obligations and if this is followed, your action will be ethical
- Rule has no exceptions (NO EXCUSES)
Based on deontology ethics, our duty us determined by what ?
MAXIMS - logical principles are based on reason (truth is right)
ethical theory based on belief that humans have the capacity to think through
problems and determine the right action based on duty (focuses on rightness and
wrongness of an act and consequences do not matter)
DEONTOLOGY
utilitarian
- opposite of deontology
- looks at the greater outcomes, promotes happiness and well-being
-determines the right and wrong by focusing on the outcomes
-This theory believe that ethical choice is the one with the best outcomes, there is
no absolute principles, rules, and duties
- It is also based on the assumption that we can calculate the relative good or
harm
UTILITARIAN
Feminist perspectives
- newer
- not one theory , but rather follow common values - social justice, relationships,
community
