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The deontological theories of ethics judges the morality of choices, not by what good could or might result from an action (even if the intent is "good"), but from a predetermined decision of what is/is not morally right to do.
For example: An elderly man has prostate cancer. He is is horrid pain. Medications intended to treat his cancer have caused terrible side effects. Though he had been very active and mentally quick before, he is now very thin and barely able to hold a short conversation. He's often confused, often hallucinating, often screaming in pain. Three nurses are all concerned about this man and overwhelmed with his suffering. During a Staff Meeting, Nurse 1 suggests increasing his pain medication, but Nurse 2 points out that the man has respiratory depression--he could die with more pain meds. Nurse 3 states that when an elderly person has cancer, especially with the costs of hospital care, families should be able to decide to end all care. The Nurses discuss the ethics and morality of euthanasia. Nurse 1 says ALL humans deserve the most care, regardless of their age, condition, or costs. Nurse 3 thinks patients should have the "Right to Die" with dignity and families can decide this---her "intent" is good, but she wonders who has the right to assist someone to die. Even Nurse 1 has, in some ways, a "good intent"--to end suffering and reduce the financial burden on patients and society. BUT, Nurse 2 maintains that any action that hastens any person's death is morally, ethically, and legally wrong. Nurse 2's argument is an example of deontological theories and beliefs. (This is the medical and nursing legal and moral standard applied in most States in the USA.)
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A deontological ethical theory is one that emphasizes?
In philosophy, deontological ethical theory explains the relationship between duty and the morality of human actions. Deontology is a Greek word that focuses on logic and ethics.
What are the key differences between deontological ethics and virtue ethics?
Deontological ethics focuses on following rules and duties, while virtue ethics emphasizes developing good character traits. Deontological ethics is rule-based, while virtue ethics is focused on the moral character of the individual.
What are the key differences between deontological and virtue ethics?
Deontological ethics focuses on following rules and duties, while virtue ethics emphasizes developing good character traits. Deontological ethics is rule-based, while virtue ethics is focused on the moral character of the individual.
Does medical ethics often utilizes a relative approach?
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What is the difference between teleological and deontological ethics?
Teleological ethics, also known as consequentialist ethics, focuses on the outcomes or consequences of actions to determine their morality. Deontological ethics, on the other hand, emphasizes the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions themselves, regardless of their outcomes.
What is the view that says the goal of ethics is doing the right?
The view that says the goal of ethics is doing the right is called deontological ethics.
What is the view that says the goal of ethics is doing the right thing?
The view that says the goal of ethics is doing the right thing is called deontological ethics.
What does deontological and teleological ethical system have in common?
Deontological and teleological ethical systems both aim to provide guidance on moral behavior. However, they differ in their focus: deontological ethics emphasizes duty and following rules and principles regardless of the outcome, while teleological ethics focuses on the consequences or outcomes of actions to determine their morality.
Deontological and teleological approaches in analizing the ethics associated with a policy issue?
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Is Natural Law deontological or teleological?
Natural Law is a deontological ethical theory, as it focuses on the moral duty to follow principles that are inherently good and universal, rather than on the consequences of actions (teleological approach).
A person utilizing the deontological ethical theory to make decisions makes the correct moral choice based on?
a person utilizing the deontological ethical theory to make decisions makes the correct moral choice based on?
What are the 2 ethical approaches?
--> --> Normative ethical systems can generally be broken down into three categories: deontological, teleological and virtue ethics. The first two are considered deontic or action-based theories of morality because they focus entirely upon the actions which a person performs. When actions are judged morally right based upon their consequences, we have teleological or consequentialist ethical theory. When actions are judged morally right based upon how well they conform to some set of duties, we have a deontological ethical theory.
