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    the right thing or being a law abiding individual. Metaethics is a branch of analytical philosophy that focuses on what encompasses morality. This paper discusses the significance the concepts of, objectivity, free will, relativism, absolutism and teleology in ethics. Additionally, the paper explores the concepts’ relevance to the Affordable Care Act. Objectivity Philosophically, the concept of objectivity relates to remaining free of bias or prejudice regardless of ones beliefs. Objective…

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    Deontology And Utilitarianism In Nursing Essay

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    Deontology focuses on the “principle of the matter” or the actions. Teleology tends to focus more the consequences of the situation. While those who practice Kant’s deontology are bound by duty, the followers of utilitarianism are driven by the pursuit of happiness for all. These two theories are completely opposite in every aspect whether it be the motive, the focus, or the outcome. Application to Nursing In nursing, choices are made. Whether conscious or not, there is a theory behind the…

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    Vladimir is so mesmerized by Christianity that he is forcing it upon his citizens. Although we don’t get a direct feel for how the inhabitants may have felt about the conversion, it is clearly fabricated by the scribes in order to fit the Christian teleology. Once again, it may seem that Vladimir is causing these acts of violence, however, the violence stems from Anna because it is she who pressures Vladimir to accept Christianity. After he accepts Christianity and is cured of his blindness,…

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    time. I learned how to argue without getting upset and being able to see other people’s perspective on a certain topic or issue. I learned the difference between Teleology, Deontology, and Existentialism I actually did not know the exact correct term for them. The way I viewed things I didn’t know I was acting in the manner of Teleology, Deontology, or Existentialism until I got into Moral and Ethical Reasoning class. I also learned that people will say stupid stuff and stand behind what…

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    Ethics And Morality

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    Ethics and morality are often used to define people and who they are. The ethics and morality of an individual lie deep down within them but affect each and every action in their life. Before analyzing whether or not an individual is ethical and moral or neither it is important to understand that ethics are moral principles that govern an individual’s behaviour and human conduct, and that morality is the principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong. The two are similar yet…

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    order to realize something, one must have a concept explained to them by someone with a different thought process than them. Father Michael T. Ryan made a couple of intelligent statements about recent human behaviour that relate to the concepts of teleology, deontology, and various gospel values that would be beneficial for many people to understand. Father Ryan’s statement about the woman with the fine dishes being a ‘means to an end’ is an excellent example of teleological ethics. Those who…

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    A deontological theory is based on obligations and duties and as a guide to what one must do. Teleology theory describes the consequences or purpose of the moral acts. 3. Ethical Principles: This is taken from module 3.1 of BMN03 of the Ethical Issues in Nursing Practice. On this topic, it deals more on the three basic principles of ethics, which includes…

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    Machiavelli's The Prince

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    The Prince is a political treatise written by Machiavelli in 1513,it was written in the vernacular Italian rather than Latin the aim of Machiavelli was to promote the in which the effective truth is taken to be more important than any abstract ideal It was also in direct conflict with the dominant Catholic and scholastic doctrines of the time concerning how to consider politics and ethics.[5][6] is the most remembered of Machiavelli's works and the one most responsible for bringing the word…

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    In general, both Maslow and Rogers have strongly contributed to what we know today as the world of psychology. Their theories, although with little differences have provided us with necessary knowledge and different of understanding human beings and their potentials. In addition, their contribution in the field of psychology has allowed us in one way or the other to successfully assess our clients in therapy. In terms of the critiques given to each theories based on their ability to generate…

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    philosophical theories, that proves how people will benefit in different situations and whether the process of filming will be recognized by the public. Moral ethics can be associated with 2 theories; teleological and deontological. In Utilitarian Teleology, moral rights is derived from producing an achievable and desirable outcome. Whereas, in Kantian Deontology, process (action) plays a more important role than the consequence. The first theory I will be discussing about falls under one of…

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