NUR1 424 Week 2: Normative Ethics
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What is the primary focus of virtue ethics?

  • The adherence to rules
  • The rights of individuals
  • The moral agent's character (correct)
  • The consequences of actions

    • Which of the following ethical theories emphasizes achieving a mean between extremes?

  • Virtue Ethics (correct)
  • Relational Ethics
  • Deontology
  • Utilitarianism

    • What type of ethical content is included as supplemental material for the course?

  • Real-world case studies.
  • Historical perspectives on ethics.
  • Feminist ethics and ethic of care. (correct)
  • Research study methodologies.

    • What term describes the flourishing state of human beings in virtue ethics?

    <p>Eudaimonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the learning objectives related to ethical theories?

    <p>To compare how each ethical theory offers distinct perspectives on ethical issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is emphasized for fostering growth in nursing when faced with moral challenges?

    <p>Moral resilience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes phronesis in virtue ethics?

    <p>Practical wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does the ethical decision-making process aim to address?

    <p>Understanding ethical principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of nursing ethics guidance?

    <p>Personal beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ethical issues do the course materials help students recognize?

    <p>Ethical dilemmas where fundamental values are in opposition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the learning objectives, what should students be able to do in relation to ethical dilemmas?

    <p>Articulate an ethical issue in practice using ethical theories and principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is generally considered a strength of ethical frameworks?

    <p>They help organize complex concepts related to ethics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following paradigms is a part of normative ethics?

    <p>Feminist Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does deontology in healthcare emphasize regarding actions motivated by emotions?

    <p>They are irrelevant as they do not fulfill duties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle is NOT one of the four main principles of Principlism?

    <p>Compassion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critique of the Principlism approach in ethics?

    <p>It may ignore the context of situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does Relational Ethics focus on in ethical action?

    <p>The therapeutic relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Casuistry is defined as what?

    <p>The skill in applying general principles to specific cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of deontological ethics?

    <p>The motives behind actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Kant's approach to morality?

    <p>Universalizability through rationalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one critique of deontology mentioned in the content?

    <p>It denies exceptions to moral rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle does not align with the ideals of deontology?

    <p>Moral obligations vary by situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to deontology, what constitutes moral worth?

    <p>The duty performed for the right reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher is most closely associated with the concept of the Categorical Imperative?

    <p>Immanuel Kant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does utilitarianism typically differ from deontological approaches in healthcare?

    <p>Utilitarianism focuses on maximizing overall benefit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of healthcare does deontology emphasize compared to utilitarianism?

    <p>Moral duty and respect for individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant critique of Virtue Ethics?

    <p>It assumes virtuous people will always make the right choice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Utilitarianism, how are actions judged?

    <p>By the promotion of happiness and the absence of pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best reflects a principle of Utilitarianism?

    <p>Each person's happiness is equal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge does Virtue Ethics face related to cultural variability?

    <p>It has difficulty in application across cultures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Greatest Happiness Principle promote?

    <p>The importance of happiness as the measure of rightness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable limitation of Utilitarianism regarding outcomes?

    <p>It assumes all actions yield predictable results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which critique highlights the uncertainty of defining 'good' in Utilitarianism?

    <p>It assumes that happiness has a universal definition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Virtue Ethics, what is one of the main concerns regarding conflicting virtues?

    <p>There is no established method to weigh conflicting virtues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Canadian Black Nurses Alliance (CBNA) McGill Chapter

    • Established in 2021.
    • Non-profit organization dedicated to serving, mentoring, and empowering Black Canadian nurses.
    • Provides a supportive community for Black nursing students, fostering academic and professional success.
    • Aims to empower members to take on leadership roles and inspire future nurses.
    • Welcomes allies and new members.
    • Contact information: @cbna.mcgill (Instagram), [email protected] or [email protected], https://canadianblacknursesalliance.org/

    NUR1 424: Introduction to Normative Ethics - Week 2

    • Lecture covers ethical theories, dilemmas, tools, and concepts like moral distress, agency, courage, and communities.
    • Supplements include materials on feminist ethics, the ethic of care, formulating ethical questions, research ethics, and Indigenous perspectives on ethics.
    • Learning objectives: compare ethical theories, recognize ethical dilemmas, articulate ethical issues, apply ethical analysis, and reflect on moral resilience.

    Sources of Nursing Ethics

    • Legal frameworks.
    • Codes of ethics.
    • Coursework and clinical placements.
    • Institutional policies and procedures.
    • Clinical ethics services.
    • Institutional and external supports.
    • History of medicine/nursing.
    • Moral philosophy/bioethics.

    Class 2 Content: Normative Ethics

    • Normative Ethics: Explores various ethical theories, including virtue ethics, utilitarianism, deontology, principlism, and other paradigms like narrative ethics, relational ethics, casuistry, and interpretivism. Feminist ethics and the ethic of care are also discussed.
    • Ethical Dilemmas and Decision-Making: Defines ethical dilemmas, introduces ethical decision-making tools and frameworks, reviews ethical questions and cases, and examines moral distress, resilience, and courage.

    What is an Ethical Theory/Framework?

    • A structured concept organizing ideas around specific questions.
    • Embedded in historical, cultural, and social contexts.
    • Continuously developed and refined.
    • Each theory offers strengths, weaknesses, and unique approaches.

    Virtue Ethics

    • Focuses on the moral agent—the kind of person you are and should be.
    • Aims for eudaimonia (human flourishing).
    • Strives to achieve the right action, to the right person, extent, time, motive, and way.
    • Emphasizes virtues as traits manifested in habitual action, often finding a "mean" between extremes.
    • Phronesis (practical wisdom) involves deliberation, perception, emotional responses, and acting on what ought to be done.
    • Critiques: lacks clear guidance for action, may not address conflicting virtues, focuses on the individual rather than interactions and lacks applicability across cultures.

    Utilitarianism

    • Considers consequences; actions are right if they produce the most good (well-being/happiness).
    • Focuses on the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.
    • Considers actions both of commission and omission.
    • Critiques: difficulty in predicting future consequences, subjective definition of "good," potential conflicts with social justice, and potential harm to vulnerable minorities.
    • Applications in healthcare: resource allocation, public health, evidence-based care, global health.

    Deontology (Kantian Ethics)

    • Non-consequentialist; moral worth comes from the motive of duty, not consequences.
    • Based on following rules derived from human reason and universal laws.
    • Emphasizes dignity and respect for all humans as rational beings.
    • Autonomous action aligns with moral duty.
    • Critiques: inflexibility, difficulty with conflicting duties, lack of context consideration, subjective determination of moral duties and dismissal of emotional motivations.
    • Applications in healthcare: Kantian duties in ethics codes, duty-based laws and responsibilities, upholding dignity, respect, and autonomy.

    Principlism

    • Uses four principles: autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice.
    • Strengths: common language, widespread use, structured approach, focus on rationality.
    • Critiques: potential for simplistic application, neglect of context, lack of consensus on principles.

    Other Paradigms

    • Relational Ethics: Focuses on embodiment, mutual respect, and engagement within therapeutic relationships.
    • Narrative Ethics: Emphasizes storytelling and context in ethical decision-making.
    • Casuistry: Applies general principles to specific cases.
    • Interpretivism (Phenomenology/Hermeneutics): Seeks understanding within "horizons of significance."

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