Ethics and Values

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  1. 2. Ethics: The study of ethical issues surrounding human interaction with the environment and non-human entities.
  2. 6. An ethical theory that focuses on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions themselves, rather than the consequences.
  3. 9. The branch of philosophy that deals with moral principles and values.
  4. 12. Consent: Permission granted with full knowledge of the possible consequences, typically given by a patient to a doctor for treatment with knowledge of the risks involved.
  5. 14. Ethics: The study of ethical principles and moral or ethical problems that arise in a business environment.
  6. 15. Egoism: The belief that individuals should act in their own self-interest, even at the expense of others.
  7. 16. The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
  8. 19. Adherence to moral and ethical principles, honesty, and uprightness of character.
  9. 20. The study of ethical issues arising from advances in biology and medicine.
  10. 21. Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior.
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  1. 1. of Interest: A situation in which a person's or organization's private interests may influence their judgment or actions in their official capacity.
  2. 3. Keeping information private and only sharing it with authorized individuals.
  3. 4. Relativism: The belief that moral principles are not universal and can vary depending on cultural, societal, or personal factors.
  4. 5. terms cover various aspects of ethics and ethical decision-making. Let me know if you need more information on any of them!
  5. 7. The act of exposing wrongdoing or unethical behavior within an organization.
  6. 8. Ethics: The ethical standards and principles that govern the behavior of professionals in various fields, such as law, medicine, or engineering.
  7. 10. An ethical theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.
  8. 11. An ethical theory that argues the morality of an action is determined by its outcome or consequence.
  9. 13. Absolutism: The belief that certain actions are inherently right or wrong, regardless of the context or consequences.
  10. 17. Ethics: An ethical theory that emphasizes the character of the agent as the key element of moral thinking, rather than rules or consequences.
  11. 18. Dilemma: A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two courses of action, both morally acceptable.