Ethics Mid Term

BEING NICE, good behavior that pleases others which bring approval, internalized parental/societal values

what stages are the post conventional level

some people feel that making an ethical business decision involves only one factor which is "IS IT LEGAL"

basics of where or how we develop our personal ethics

thinking in terms of rights of others, general welfare, duty to conform to laws/standards; flexibility to interpretation

not understanding the rules or feeling a sense of obligation to them; actions evaluated in terms of possible punishments

what stages are the conventional level

latin translation is "mos, moris"

something, as a reason or desire, acting as a spur to action

fidelity to moral principles

abstract patterns of/for living/dying, learned directly & indirectly; rules ideas & beliefs shared by members of society

stage of moral development in which moral reasoning is based on reward and punishment from those in authority

social contract orientation, greater good, what is best for most people

set of values, ideas, and opinions of an individual or group

concerned with values relating to human conduct as well as motives for and attitudes toward the conduct

having sense of honor; upright and fair dealing

the development of secular ethics is based on a scientific understanding of the world

the law should only be used as a

carol gilligan demonstrated that

what is Aristotle responsible for shaping

morality of individual principles; behavior is directed by self chosen ethical principles (tend to be general/universal)

branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct w/ respect to right & wrong of certain actions

a philosophy that focuses on belief in a god or gods

pleasure seeking; no internalized values, only what is right/wrong; behaving to gain rewards, NO CONCERN FOR OTHERS

beliefs that are held in high esteem

internally imposed

in order to promote the welfare of the profession we must

branch of philosophy concerned with the intent, means, and consequences of moral behavior

Aristotle taught ethics of ________ which is considered to be the __________

the study of moral judgments and right and wrong conduct

stage in moral development where the expectation of the social group (family/community/nation) are supported&maintained

man made rules and regulations that govern society; concerned with acts and conduct as well as the interest of society

doing one's duty to society, upholding law & order, authority, and social rules

synonymous to ethical; refers to customs, values, standards of practice of a group, age, or theory

carol gilligan proposed that kohlberg

referring to a person's fundamental orientation toward life; Inner character

ethics and law share 2 goals which are

externally imposed

character of an individual viewed as a member of society; behavior (duties, obligations, and functions) of a citizen

theoretical stage, many do not reach; we function here at times but not often; could do away with laws & rules

what are professional standards that are considered when developing professional ethics

what did Aristotle believe

the word ethics is derived from the greek word

Aristotle taught that

carol gilligan believed that women look for ___ that serve to maintain relationships

much of ethics is rooted in religion

stage in MD where the individual considers universal moral principles which supersede the authority of the group

religious ethics are not based on a theistic understanding of the world or on theism

considers not only actual laws and rules of our society but also their own self chosen standards of justice and respect

punishment orientation; once considered a separate "premoral level"

carol gilligan believed women do not consider both sides because they do not care about seeking caring solutions

religion is a culturally entrenched pattern of behavior made up of

what stages are the pre conventional level

Lawrence Kohlberg believed that individuals develop ethical standards of living by

we could do away with laws and rules if we were all on stage 6 because:

a rule of ethical conduct found in some form in most major religions

being separate from religion, simply non-religious/non-theistic