INTRODUCTION (DEFINITION) Christian ethics are theological teachings which govern decision making and the moral position of the Church based on various sources of guidance. These are traditions‚ church authorities‚ human experience‚ the Natural Law‚ the Bible; in particular Jesus’s Commandment of love‚ the Beatitudes and the 10 Commandments “You shall not steal” (Ex 20:15). HISTORICAL SETTING Christian ethical teachings vary between denominations for example‚ the Catholic Church places particular
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Utilitarianism theory exists on the views that an individual should pursue his own interest/beliefs‚ despite the existence of theories that define some acts right or wrong. Individuals should stick to this principle despite the consequences. In terms of deontological theory‚ it insists on adhering to moral rules that exist in a certain system‚ which are independent. Virtue theory exists on the basis that the role of a person’s character determines the virtues and morals upheld by that individual
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Ethics Essay The world that we live in has many rules and beliefs that we have adapted to‚ some of these beliefs are known as ethics. Ethics is what we know of what is right and wrong in life. There exists several types of ethics beliefs but in this case the Virtue Theory‚ Utilitarianism‚ and Deontological theories will be described and compared because each one of these ethics has many differences. Virtue Theory The Virtue Theory is known as virtue of ethics‚ in this theory the focus is on
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1. Name two important circumstances in which counsellor would consider breaching confidentiality. What factors would need to be considered and what steps might be taken‚ before making this decision? Confidentiality is someone who is trusted with private or secrecy matter; confidential whisper or issue. (Credo Reference‚ 2001). Certain situations where the confidentiality between client and therapist‚ may need to be breached to ensure the safety of the client him/herself‚ the community or ourselves
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my life and 2 ½ years in Granville County and has had the same thought for all that time. I’ve never thought of any theory to be right besides Religious Ethics. None of my life I paid attention to any other theory besides Divine Command Theory until I took this course. I was satisfied with just believing there was no way possibly another theory could come close to Divine theory. I researched and read other people opinions and I have to think about other people feelings as well. I found that
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of the human mind – must be scientific truths behind it Mistaking no answers in practice for no answers in principle is a great source of confusion – e.g. 21 US states still allow corporal punishment in schools (majority in the south) Morality should be considered an undeveloped branch of science The scientific communities reluctance to take stand on moral issues makes science appear divorced from the most important questions of human life We must acknowledge that the intellectual terrain actually
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Kantian Ethics Strengths: It overcomes the problems of acting on inclination and whether this does or doesn’t lead to moral behaviour. Inclination and emotions are too changeable and inconsistent to base morality on such feelings The Categorical Imperative is a powerful set of principles that prohibit acts that would commonly be considered wrong‚ e.g. theft‚ murder‚ and fraud. *It is independent of religion; this makes it accessible to all human beings because it appeals to reason alone
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1. Can the dental assistant refuse to assist in the procedure? The answer is no‚ the dental assistant cannot refuse to assist in this procedures. The dental assistant works under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. The dentist has a legal responsibility to assure that his dental practice and the dental staff adhere to medical law and ethics. The dentist has an obligation to follow all law and policies set forth by The American Dental Association‚ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Ethics Essay ETH/316 May 28th‚ 2012 Ethics Essay There are many differences and similarities between ethical theories‚ such as virtue‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics. In this paper you will find more differences than similarities‚ as each theory has a definite characteristic to in that defines it. Along with that you will also find some similarities on how they connect thru morals. Utilitarianism is my favorite‚ because it is defined as putting the good of other people before
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Peace and the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you forever. How are you doing in U.S.A? I hope you will be success full by the help of the almighty God who gave you his promise in the beginning of your first step and even before when you are in womb of your mother(Jerem-1:5) any how I thank God for all. Etana I meet Buzze and your lovely kids in Adiss at your home few weeks ago and I am very happy. Now still I am in Finca’a but I do not know what will happen next time only God knows‚ all
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