Utilitarianism
This ethical theory focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number.
What is Utilitarianism?
This theory focuses on duty and moral rules.
What is Deontology?
This theory focuses on character rather than rules or consequences.
What is Virtue Ethics?
This type of dignity belongs to all humans simply because they are human.
What is inherent dignity?
Providing food assistance during hardship reflects this moral value
What is compassion?
This philosopher is known for developing utilitarianism and the idea of pleasure and pain as moral guides.
Who is Jeremy Bentham?
This philosopher is known for the categorical imperative.
Who is Immanuel Kant?
This Greek philosopher developed virtue ethics.
Who is Aristotle?
This type of dignity is connected to achievements or abilities.
What is acquired dignity?
Allocating limited medical resources involves this ethical challenge.
What is distributive justice?
In utilitarianism, actions are judged mainly by this.
What are consequences?
According to Kant, we must treat people as this, never only as a means.
What is an end in themselves?
Virtue ethics emphasizes developing this over time.
What is good moral character?
Ignoring a patient’s personal wishes violates this ethical principle.
What is respect for autonomy?
Considering both empathy and reasoning in decisions reflects this skill.
What is emotional intelligence?
This is a criticism of utilitarianism because it may ignore individual rights.
What is sacrificing minority rights?
Telling the truth even when it causes harm reflects this ethical theory.
What is Deontology?
Courage is an example of this.
What is a virtue?
This describes the harmony within the cosmic communal family of life.
What is Ubuntu (or communal harmony)?
A decision that immediately affects a patient’s survival is this type of ethical situation.
What is a high-stakes ethical decision?
A hospital gives one ventilator to the patient most likely to survive to maximize benefit. This reflects this ethical theory.
What is Utilitarianism?
This principle asks: “What if everyone acted this way?”
What is the Categorical Imperative?
Virtue ethics encourages finding balance between extremes, known as this concept.
What is the Golden Mean?
Treating someone as less valuable because of illness violates this.
What is human dignity?
An action is morally right if it follows duty, respects dignity, and produces good outcomes. Name the three ethical frameworks represented.
What are Deontology, Virtue Ethics, and Utilitarianism?