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define "bioethics"
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a way to analyze, think about, and make decisions about difficult issues related to biology
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What are the 4 major ways to classify questions related to biological ethics?
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ethical, legal, scientific, and personal preference
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What is a "stakeholder"?
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a being that is physically, emotionally, or economically affected by the resolution of an ethical question
(not just humans) |
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How can you determine what is an "ethical question"?
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- determine that there are ethical issues at stake
-separate these ethical questions from legal, scientific, and personal preference type questions |
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What can be attributed to the rise of ethical questions?
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the advancement of technology
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What are the relevant facts of an ethical question?
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Both scientific facts, which deal with harms and benefits, and social science facts, which deal with psychological, anthropological, historical, or economic issues must be considered in an ethical question.
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How do cultural attitudes affect ethical questions?
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Cultural attitudes are matters of personal preference so groups or individuals may be particularly disadvantaged in a situation.
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How can the relevant facts of an ethical question be considered?
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Mainly through research of information.
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What are three widely recognized ethical considerations? (three main considerations)
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1) respect for persons
2) minimizing harms while maximizing benifits 3) fairness to all |
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List alternate items that are considered when discussing an ethical issue.
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Authenticity, responsibilities of individuals in their community and natural world, and the intrinsic value of animals are all considered in addition to the three main considerations.
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