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| The ability to recognize when there is an ethical problem |
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| a method for ensuring that the action we take is well reasoned and can be justified |
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| Enables us to act on our decisions even under the most challenging circumstances |
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| deals with very specific judgements about right/wrong in everyday applicatins |
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| the process of applying ethical theory and reasoning to every day life |
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| Serve the larger community and include law/legal standards |
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| A problem with an ethical dimension |
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| Being forced to chose between two unfavorable outcomes |
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| People have an unconditional moral worth that requires us to treat each individual with great value, dignity and respect |
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Self determination
Freedom of choice or accepting the responsibility for one’s choice |
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| Actions taken in an effort to avoid harm |
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| One individual assumes the right to make decisions for another |
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| The good of many outweighs the wants/needs of the individual |
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| Seeks fairness, treat equal equally and treat unequal according to the differences |
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| obligation to tell the truth |
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| keep privileged information private |
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| Moral duties are seen as self eviden, needing no further justification |
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| Actions are defined entirely on the basis of the outcomes or consequences of an action |
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Relies on the character of the individual as the primary source of moral action.
Based on life experiences |
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| Focused on the nature and obligations inherent in human relationships and community |
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| occurs when you are unable to act upon what you believe is the morally appropriate action to take or when you otherwise act in a manner contrary to your personal and professional values |
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| When an individual witnesses the immoral act of another but feels powerless to stop it |
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| Rights based ethical framework |
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| Individuals have basic inherent rights that should not be interfered with |
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| Utilitarian ethical framework |
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| Provide the greatest good for the greatest number of people. The needs and wants of the individual are diminished |
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| Duty based ethical framework |
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| One has a duty to do something or refrain from doing something |
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| Judges whether the action is right or wrong regardless of the consequences |
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| Review criteria and resolve |
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| Look back and evaluate the decision making |
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| Legal controls vs philosophical controls |
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| Legal are generally clear and philosophically impartial whereas ethical controls are much less clear and are individualized |
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