PPT-Foundations of Bioethics: Ethical Theories, Moral Principle

Introduction The branch of philosophy concerned with principles that allow us to make decisions about what is right and wrong is called ethics or moral philosophy Bioethics is specifically concerned with moral principles and decisions in the context of medical practice policy and research. PRINCIPLE 2UNEXPECTED PRINCIPLE 3COPRINCIPLE 4CREDIBLE PRINCIPLE 5EMTINAL PRINCIPLE 6 SORIES Figures and tables. Components of a . problematic . ethical situation. A person or organization implements a decision that produces various consequences.. 2. The . "prism" of ethical theory. Ethical Decision: Should Amy recommend offshore production?. Ring of . Gyges. . (. Ji. -jeez). Grants total invisibility.. No one knows you have it.. Totally free to act in anyway you desire without suffering social or legal judgment.. Would you use it?. Would there be limits on its use?. Bioethics in the English-speaking Caribbean . - An Overview. By Dr. Derrick Aarons - Physician - Bioethicist. © Dr. Derrick Aarons 2004. Introduction:. The English-speaking Caribbean comprise 18 politically independent as well as British-dependent countries where English is the first language. These are: Antigua & Barbuda, Anguilla, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, and The Turks & Caicos Islands.. I. What is the moral principle of biblical . interpretation?. The moral principle of biblical interpretation is that principle of interpretation that assists the interpreter in extracting . timeless truths. Ethical Theory: Relativism. Relativism. : the general philosophical theory that states that there are no firm criteria for judging one individual. ’s or one . culture’s set of moral values, principles, and guidelines of ethical conduct as better than or more rational or superior to any other.. Philosophy 224. The Role of Reasons. A fundamental feature of . philosophy. '. s . contribution to our understanding of the contested character of our moral lives is the insistence that our responses to moral concerns must be justified.. Ethical theories provide a framework for judging right or wrong decisions. . There are two types of Ethical theories. 1.consequentialist . 2.Non . consequestialist. . Concequentialist. theories . If . Programme Director in . Bioethics and Medical Law. St. Mary’s University College . What is ‘Ethics’?. Ethics is ‘the study and justification of conduct’. (Fraenkel 1977) . Morality is . the . Ethical Relativism. M. oral truths are not absolutely true, but “true” relative to some particular standards. Ethical Relativism. M. oral truths are not absolutely true, but “true” relative to some particular standards. . . Leslie E. Sekerka, Ph.D.. Professor of Management. Director, Ethics in Action Research and Education Center. Menlo College, Atherton, CA. . Updates. Next week to the lib Tues/Wed/Thurs. Tues write CS, use lib resources for research, coordinate w/team for group effort. Meta-ethical approaches – Emotivism:. Theory that believes objective moral laws do not exist; . a . non-cognitivist theory; . moral . terms express personal emotional attitudes and not propositions; . Social and Political Philosophy. Our subject matter this semester has traditionally been associated with practical philosophy.. There are clearly theoretical elements involved (the nature of power, the sources of authority) but the aim of inquiring into these matters is ultimately to make choices about our life together.. Study. Janet Salmons, PhD. Chapter . 4. Objectives. After reading and reflecting on . Chapter 4, . you will . understand . design considerations . for:. Knowing . the foundations for research ethics .