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what is the definition of ethics?

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It changes based on the field, to make sure it’s well suited to the dilemmas, for example moral theory in engineering

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what is the definition of ethics from the greek philosophy

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focuses on defining the good, and then virtue is defined as that action generally producing the good.
achieving good is true happiness

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what is the definition of ethics from a christian point of view

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provides moral guidance
a contemplation of god
look for a deep spiritual understanding of what is right and wrong

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Immanuel kant

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a sense of moral duty
command from highest good will
true happiness come from the way we listen to and fulfill being good
when we aren’t good, we feel inadequate

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Frederick nietsche

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spartan discipline
existentialist
capacity to endure and inflict pain
feared mediocrity most
we need to model greatness to overcome the annihilation of those lost

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postmodern ethics

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a movement of infinity
everything must be the same
degrading energy
diversity not simplicity

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ethical conduct

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a willingness to make a new movement in ones profession or personal life when dealing with an appeal from diversity or difference

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post modern ethics for dealing with complexity

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to not have the same goals and groups, but to one with a diversity of ideas and thinking in decision making
view the multiple dimensions of ones activity
to gain training in the multiplicity of styles

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types of ethics

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meta ethics
normative ethics
applied ethics
descriptive ethics

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meta ethics

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where do the principles come from and what do they mean
universal truths
the meaning of ethical terms
determination of moral facts
higher level
the why and what

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normative ethics

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practical
good habits, duties, consequences of our behaviors
institutional norms
science, health code of ethics

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applied ethics

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even more practical
how ethics can be achieved in specific situations
fairness in hiring
how to make sure data isn’t stolen

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descriptive ethics

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study of diverse beliefs of morality
stats that you see on tv
what proportion of people believe in something compared to others

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normative ethics example

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whether it is correct to hold such a belief that we should allow restrictions or requirements on personal behavior

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applied ethics example

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to support the enforcement of a no smoking ban with an institutional code of behavior

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liberal individualism

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rights based
acceptance of our social right
all about individual rights in the constitution
a strong social norm for these rights

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virtue ethics

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honesty, integrity
ancient history
strong force in professional disciplines

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utilitarianism

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achieving the greatest good for the greatest number
cost benefit analysis
freedom to pursue happiness
promote legislation that allows masses to share in the greater good

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deontology and distributive justice

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supports respect
rejects the idea of greatest good
concerned with the individual
justice as fairness

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non normative ethics

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care ethics
communitarian ethics - balancing individual with community
post modern

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Moral Principles

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principles guide as a framework for ethics

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biomedical ethics defends four clusters of principles for protecting human subjects

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beneficence, nonmaleficence, respect for autonomy, justice

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benificence

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refers to a moral obligation to act for the benefit of other persons.

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beneficent conduct is …

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ideal rather than obligatory, and we are not required to make great sacrifices for the benefit of others

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Beneficence and Utility
balances benefits and drawbacks to produce the best overall result
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Utilitarianism
based on utility/beneficence, and benefiting others is based on the aspect of human nature that motivates us
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the principle of utility
- to weigh and balance the good and harm which are vital to the subjects protections - can overpower individual rights, so this way of thinking is limited with other ways of thinking
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principles of beneficence
- ought to do or promote good - truth telling - confidentiality - privacy - fidelity - technical excellence
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rules of positive beneficence
1. protect and defend the rights of others 2. prevent harm from occurring to others 3. remove conditions that will cause harm to others 4. help persons with disabilities 5. rescue persons in danger
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principle of nonmaleficence
causing harm, injury, or setback to the interests of the person affected
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rules of nonmaleficence
1. do not kill 2. do not cause pain or suffering 3. do not incapacitate 4. do not cause offense 5. do not deprive others of the goods of life
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the principle of respect for autonomy
- all people have unconditional worth and are able to determine their own moral destiny - individuals should be able to develop as they choose, as long as it doesn't interfere with the expression of freedom of others - discloses information so that individuals can fully understand what they are being put through
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rules for respect for autonomy
right to informed consent including - disclosure - comprehension - voluntariness - competence - consent
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the principle of justice
equitable distribution of burdens and benefits
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material principles of justice
1. to each person an equal share 2. to each person according to need 3. to each person according to effort 4. to each person according to contribution 5. to each person according to merit 6. to each person according to free market exchanges
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distributive justice
the distribution of all rights and responsibilities in society
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when do problems of distributive justice arise?
conditions of scarcity and competition to obtain goods or to avoid burdens
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the Nuremberg code
- responded to the atrocities committed by the nazis in human experimentation - human experimentation was declared impermissible without consent and absolutely impermissible with dying patients - established the provisions of voluntary consent
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declaration of helsinki
- distinction made between therapeutic research and non therapeutic research - ensures main ethical principles are followed - family consents for children or others who can't consent
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therapeutic research
to benefit patients
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nontherapeutic research
to generate scientific knowledge
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Belmont report
- expanded guidelines for the main ethical principles -
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Belmont report principle for autonomy for persons
- acknowledge autonomy - required to protect those with diminished autonomy
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beneficence Belmont principle
risk/benefit risk assessment should be determined - required to maximize benefits and reduce risks that might occur from the research investigation, both long term and short term
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justice Belmont principle
- using vulnerable subjects must be well demonstrated - fair procedures and outcomes must be determined - relevant to the subjects on a social and individual level
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how does injustice arise
social, racial, sexual, and cultural biases which are institutionalized into society - these minorities may be continually sought after as research subjects
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how are vulnerable populations different to the general population in research?
- might be compromised by dependency or conditions of non control which impair free and autonomous consent - easier to manipulate - relevant risks and benefits must be put in documents used on the informed consent process

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