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Ethics
Ethics principles
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Aerospace Engineering
Graduate
01/16/2013

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Term
what is a moral duty?
Definition
Actions in response to claims
Term
what is the definition we are using for ethics?
Definition
systematic reflection on morality
Term
what is the distinguish mark between ethics and morality?
Definition

Ethics: Systematic refleciton involved though

 

Morality: Constellation of tradtions, laws, values, customs

Term
Do codes provide definitive answers?
Definition
No they provide usefull starting points
Term

Define:

Respect for autonomy

 

Nonmaleficence

 

Beneficence

 

Justice

 

Fedelity

 

Veracity

 

 

Definition

Respect for autonomy: self determination

 

Nonmaleficence: above all do no harm


Beneficence: promote good

 

 

Justice: Fair distribtion of resources

 

Fidelity: Promise keeping

 

Veracity : Truth telling

 

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