This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Terms to know
Ethics |
ways of making decisions |
Morals |
codes of conduct that govern behavior (based on values) |
Values |
what you think is significant and worthwhile |
Ethical Perspectives
Moral rules |
An action is right if it follows certain fundamental moral rules |
Virtures |
An action is right if it conforms to a model set of attributes inherent in a particular community |
Outcomes |
An action is right if the good consequences outweigh the bad consequences |
Principles |
An action is right if it follows the principles of beneficience, nonmaleficence, respect and justice |
Care |
An action is right if it aknowledges the importance and value of interpersonal relationships |
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Types of Questions
Scientific |
testable |
Religous/Cultural |
relate to religous or cultural principles |
Legal |
constitutional, fines, tickets |
Ethical |
Should and why |
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