CH 4: Morality PDF

MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES CH 4: Morality Video MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES LECTURE OBJECTIVES ❑ Describe the three parts of morality ❑ List some examples of the nature of morality MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES TODAY'S QUOTE Morality is...

MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES CH 4: Morality Video MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES LECTURE OBJECTIVES ❑ Describe the three parts of morality ❑ List some examples of the nature of morality MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES TODAY'S QUOTE Morality is a test of our conformity rather than our integrity. Jane Rule MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES Work in pair : What would you do if you found 10,000 Riyals in a bank bag on the way home from work tonight! Would you turn it in and hope for a reward? Or would you keep it for yourself? MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES LECTURE OUTLINE ❑ Definition of Morality ❑ What is “Good” ? ❑ Essential components of morality ❑ Nature of morality Introduction MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES • Morality has to do with the way we live our lives. • Morality helps us to judge the difference between right and wrong. • Once we know the difference between the two, we can do what is right and avoid what is wrong. Class Activity MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES Defining Morality Morality (from the Latin moralities "manner, character, proper, and behavior") Morality is the human attempt to define what is right and wrong about our actions and thoughts, and what is good and bad about our being who we are. One relies on one’s morality to differentiate intentions, decisions, and actions between those that are good (or right) and bad (or wrong). Morality Immorality Moral is when an individual is concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior. Immoral is when the individual is not concerned with the principles of right and wrong. A person with morality always makes an attempt to follow the accepted standards of behavior. Such a person would make an effort to do the right thing at all times. However, a person with morals is always guided by his morality. An immoral person goes against the accepted standards of behavior. Such a person would engage in behavior that is considered different by society. For Examples of morality include being honest, treating others with respect, helping those in need, and adhering to laws and social norms. For example, an immoral person can steal, lie, hurt, etc. This is because the sense of morality in the person is insignificant. MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES What is “Good” ? These ideas below can help us to shape our understanding of goodness. So what are some of the elements necessary for something to be considered good? Rightness, Aptness, Justness Pleasure, Happiness, Well-being, Joy Excellence, Growth, Development Creativity, Beauty, Transcendence Harmony with Self, Others, the Divine MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES Essential components of morality INSERT PICTURE HERE Behavior INSERT PICTURE HERE Value Code MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES Essential components of morality 1- Behavior: The way we act in the world. Our behavior towards others and their behavior towards us. 2 – Values: The way we view some things as more valuable, important. A set of values, such as fairness, truth, compassion, dignity, Respect for Persons, Independence 3 – Code: One’s set of principles or rules to guide one’s behavior. Code of moral behavior can be a helpful document for everyone at all levels MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES Example: Example of behavior : A supportive and productive work environment can only happen if co-workers cooperate and follow the agreed-upon code of conduct “Everyone agreed that being absent from work without a valid reason is not acceptable behavior at work.” MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES Trust Cooperation Altruism INSERT PICTURE HERE Empathy NATURE OF MORALITY Generosity Benevolence INSERT PICTURE HERE Justice NATURE OF MORALITY 1 - Trust Trust is to have faith and confidence in the reliability and actions of someone else. For example: the child trusts parents. Why is trust needed? It is needed for a successful community, whether the community is a country, a religious organization, a neighborhood, or a family. Communities that have the trust of one another grow and endure longer than those without trust. Communities without trust struggle to grow or create unity. MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES Group Work Prepare a list of steps for building trust in healthcare settings. NATURE OF MORALITY 2 - Justice (Fairness) • Treat others as you want to be treated. • Everyone should be treated equally without favoritism • Equal access to social goods For example: Education, health, respect for the rights of individuals MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES NATURE OF MORALITY MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES 3 - Benevolence (kindness) Desire to do good to others. Why do we do something for someone else when insert picture here asked? 4- Generosity (Generosity- Openhandedness) Generosity is happy to give time, money, food, and share resources with others, especially with those in need. When someone is in trouble, why is there a natural desire to help or to give? NATURE OF MORALITY MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES 5- Altruism (selflessness, unselfish) Regard for others that overrides self-interest. Altruism is when we act to promote someone else's welfare, even at a risk or cost to ourselves insert picture here Why do human beings often give their own lives to save the lives of others? 6 - Cooperation (help, support, assistance) Working together with others to achieve shared goals. Why are there so many good helpful person around at the site of an automobile accident? NATURE OF MORALITY 7 - Empathy (Similar to sympathy) Sympathy is acknowledging someone else's pain, but empathy is choosing to feel the pain with them. Example: Sympathy says, “I care about you,” and empathy says, “I'm hurting with you.” MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES NATURE OF MORALITY 7 - Empathy (Similar to sympathy) Human empathy means to share and understand the feelings of others; One may feel those feelings personally. Why do we cry when we see someone else in pain? Or yawn when we see others yawn? MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES OPEN DISCUSSION MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES Group Work Add instructions or guidelines here. You can also put in the amount of time allotted for this. MOHAMMED AL-MANA COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS References •Beanchamp. T.L, & Childrensa. J.F. (2019) Principles of Biomedical ethics. 8th edition. Oxford University Press. •Code of Medical Ethics prepared by Southern Illinois University Schools of Medicine and Law 2004-2005 Edition. •Crisera, V. (Ed). (2014). Code of Ethics for Healthcare Practitioners. Riyadh: Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. •https://youtu.be/0WxOGR6HKFs