Week 3 - Non-consequentialism

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the Applied Health Ethics lecture notes to assist in exam preparation.

Core Foundation of Ethics

The fundamental moral grounding that informs ethical decision-making.

Virtue Ethics

An ethical theory emphasizing the importance of moral character and virtuous traits.

Deontologism

An ethical theory that determines the rightness of actions by their inherent nature or duty.

Consequentialism

An ethical theory that judges actions based solely on their consequences or outcomes.

Eudaimonia

The concept of human flourishing or the 'good life' as the ultimate goal.

Aristotle

Ancient Greek philosopher known for his works on ethics, particularly the 'Nicomachean Ethics'.

Nicomachean Ethics

Aristotle's key text outlining his ethical theory, focusing on virtue and character.

Beneficence

An ethical principle advocating for actions that promote the well-being of others.

Non-maleficence

An ethical principle requiring the avoidance of harm to others.

Autonomy

The principle that individuals have the right to make their own decisions.

Justice

The ethical principle focusing on fairness and equitable resource distribution.

Principlism

A framework in biomedical ethics based on four fundamental principles: autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, and justice.

Golden Mean

Aristotle's concept of moderation, suggesting virtue lies between two extremes.

Moral Character

The set of qualities or traits that define an individual's ethical behavior.

Teleological Ethics

An approach to ethics that evaluates actions based on their purposes or outcomes.

Balancing Principles

The act of weighing competing ethical principles against one another.

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory advocating for actions that maximize overall happiness or utility.

Ethical Dilemma

A situation where moral principles conflict, creating a difficult choice.

Maxims of Autonomy

Rules guiding the respect and support of individual autonomy in ethical practice.

Patient Rights

The rights of patients in healthcare settings, including autonomy and informed consent.

Ethical Justification

The reasoning behind moral choices that aligns actions with ethical principles.

Weak and Strong Paternalism

Weak paternalism allows interference when individuals cannot make informed choices; strong paternalism overrides autonomy even when individuals can make informed decisions.