HSCI 312 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Research, Continuing Education Unit, Distributive Justice
3 Nov 2016
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Identify and define the three major areas of philosophy. Explain the difference between ethics & morality. Explain why it is important to act ethically. Explain & briefly describe the 2 major categories of ethical theories. Outline a guide for making ethical decisions. Explain how a profession can ensure that its professionals will act ethically. Define code of ethics & identify the source of the code available for health education specialists. Identify ethical issues associated with the profession of health education/promotion. Identify principles that create a common ground for all ethical theories. Major areas of philosophy: ethics - study of morality, epistemology - the study of knowledge, metaphysics - study of nature of reality. Ethos & mores - both mean character: ethics - science of how choices are made, morality - activity of making choices & of deciding, judging, justifying & defending those actions.
