PHI 2396 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Mantra, Casuistry, Bioethics
27 Mar 2018
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Concepts are posted (10) only 6 will be picked. 1 definition is 2 marks, be clear and precise when defining concepts. Can also refer to articles but always give example. According to james f. childress, the principle-based approach is an ethical method that takes into account the fact that some general norms or action guides are central in moral reasoning ( p. 67). Principles and rules are general action guides specifying that some type of action is prohibited, required, or permitted in certain circumstances . Saving a life is required if you have the ability to save them. However, childress mentions that there are a variety of principle-based approaches. For example, the utilitarians apply the principle of utility or a consequentialist approach. Childress mentions that the us national commission for the protection of human subjects of biomedical and. Behavioral research justified its policy recommendations by three major principles : Respect for persons which includes respect for autonomy.
