Applied ethics

their own set of ethics and standards of right and wrong. Reflexivity refers to the relationship between cause and effect and how they influence each other. In relation to ethics, an individual can reflect on why they may feel something is right or wrong and on how that is affecting their perceptions. Each individual needs to start with themselves and self-reflect before arriving at a conclusion about another 's behavior. I have personally heard from others that they consider ethics to be "black…

This paper will discuss morality and how it applies to solving ethical dilemmas based on four philosophers and their theories from the textbook, “Exploring Ethics”. Philosophers Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, Aristotle, and Virginia Held each have a different approach which I will outline in the next few paragraphs and then provide my opinion on which I find most effective. According to Immanuel Kant’s “Categorical Imperative”, is the moral worth of our actions. It is Kant’s belief that we…

Ethical understandings towards education, building organizational culture KEM institutional ethics committee formed in 2009. Hospital ethical code of conduct formulated and training for staff initiated in 2011.Safety officers and department of safety added to KEM Hospital in 2013. For family and visitors, hospital guidelines are made and circulated during the visit. An official ethics website launched in 2013. The specific recommendations for Organizational Ideology: Ethical development…

The ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle, and German philosopher, Imanuel Kant, have both composed compelling arguments on what distinguishes a person who possesses good moral values from one who lacks them. Aristotle bases his ideologies on the concepts of eudaimonia and virtue. Aristotle does not place emphasis on a formulated method for determining right from wrong. Kant, on the other hand, devised a method for distinguishing good morals from bad morals. His Formula of Universal Law is an…

The natural law is the concept of adherence to the soul, powers, habits, and emotions. Aquinas defines natural law as a habit, but when one examines his definition from a different commonplace, the habit will depend on situations, societal rules, beliefs, and norms. Aquinas (1999) expresses that natural laws are embedded in human beings which guide what one does and how it is done. We possess these laws habitually thereby adding that natural law is not an act (Aquinas, 1999, p. 33-34). Though…

Choices company’s make when handling dilemmas will reflect the way business issues are corrected that reflect their reputation. Company stakeholders expect the organization to withhold a higher code of ethics and follow through with promises. The code of ethics used by project managers encourages trust and respect within their shareholders and clients (O’Brochta…

intent of utilitarianism. Even if the act has outwardly seemed like that of someone following a utilitarian ethic I usually have had additional reasoning to improve my life (often to reduce a stressor on myself) or to improve interpersonal relationships with one or more individuals.…

Define universalism, slippery slope, the New York Times test, and the social contract rule as they apply to ethics. Universalism is the ethical principle that implies that an action must be right for all situations, and if it’s not, then is not the best course of action. The slippery slope principle is very similar to the universalism. If a person acts in a way to solve a problem and the next time, does the same but gets a different and negative result, then is not the best course of action. The…

Nursing concepts summary for the nursing profession Nursing involves numerous ideas and concepts to the profession. Nurses should recognize the importance of being well versed and rounded in the different concepts such as reflection, ethics, critical thinking, nursing organizations, learning and education. These concepts will allow nurses to provide the best possible care. Nursing can be a stressful and strenuous job. Nurses at times may feel underappreciated because of the amount of patients…

conditions which can pose immediate effects on their lives. Regarding the above-presented case, there are principles and standard precautions which are universally recommended by American Dental Association. Dental providers are through the code of ethic issued required to ensure that they remain morally sound in treating and interacting with patients. The dental hygiene student has been aware of this patient’s situation and has always practiced standard precautions. However, the dental…