Enhance Your Learning with Philosophy - Applied Ethics Flash Cards for quick learning
The branch of philosophy that deals with moral principles, values, and conduct.
The belief that moral judgments are subjective and vary from person to person or culture to culture.
An ethical theory that states the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or utility.
An ethical theory that focuses on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions, regardless of their consequences.
An ethical theory that emphasizes the development of virtuous character traits as the key to ethical behavior.
A situation in which a person is faced with conflicting moral obligations and must make a difficult choice.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of business decision-making and behavior.
The application of ethical principles and values in the field of medicine, including issues such as patient autonomy, informed consent, and end-of-life care.
The application of ethical principles and values in the development, use, and impact of technology on individuals and society.
The application of ethical principles and values in political decision-making and governance.
The application of ethical principles and values in educational settings, including issues such as academic integrity and equal opportunity.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of environmental issues, such as sustainability and conservation.
The application of ethical principles and values in the production, distribution, and consumption of media content.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of sports, including issues such as fair play and doping.
The application of ethical principles and values in the legal system, including issues such as justice and human rights.
The application of ethical principles and values in scientific research and practice, including issues such as integrity and responsible conduct.
The application of ethical principles and values in the development and use of artificial intelligence systems, including issues such as privacy and bias.
The application of ethical principles and values in the use of social media platforms, including issues such as online harassment and privacy.
The application of ethical principles and values in the conduct of warfare, including issues such as just war theory and treatment of prisoners of war.
The application of ethical principles and values in religious beliefs, practices, and institutions.
The application of ethical principles and values in the treatment and rights of animals, including issues such as animal testing and factory farming.
The application of ethical principles and values in the field of biomedical ethics, including issues such as euthanasia and genetic engineering.
The application of ethical principles and values in the protection and promotion of human rights, including issues such as torture and freedom of speech.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of privacy, including issues such as surveillance and data protection.
The application of ethical principles and values in the field of genetic engineering, including issues such as designer babies and gene editing.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of cloning, including issues such as reproductive cloning and therapeutic cloning.
The application of ethical principles and values in the field of cybersecurity, including issues such as hacking and data breaches.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of globalization, including issues such as fair trade and cultural imperialism.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of capital punishment, including issues such as the death penalty and wrongful convictions.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of euthanasia, including issues such as assisted suicide and end-of-life decisions.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of abortion, including issues such as reproductive rights and fetal personhood.
The application of ethical principles and values in the field of stem cell research, including issues such as embryonic stem cells and therapeutic cloning.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of organ transplantation, including issues such as organ allocation and transplant tourism.
The application of ethical principles and values in the field of assisted reproduction, including issues such as in vitro fertilization and surrogacy.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of virtual reality, including issues such as addiction and virtual crimes.
The application of ethical principles and values in the field of robotics, including issues such as autonomous weapons and robot rights.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of space exploration, including issues such as space debris and extraterrestrial life.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of time travel, including issues such as altering the past and paradoxes.
The application of ethical principles and values in the field of quantum computing, including issues such as encryption and quantum supremacy.
The application of ethical principles and values in the field of nanotechnology, including issues such as nanomedicine and environmental impact.
The application of ethical principles and values in the field of biotechnology, including issues such as genetically modified organisms and gene patents.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of climate change, including issues such as carbon emissions and climate justice.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of sustainable development, including issues such as poverty alleviation and resource conservation.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of corporate governance, including issues such as corporate social responsibility and executive compensation.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of leadership, including issues such as ethical decision-making and accountability.
The application of ethical principles and values in the pursuit of social justice, including issues such as equality and human rights.
The application of ethical principles and values in the context of cultural diversity, including issues such as cultural relativism and cultural appropriation.
The application of ethical principles and values in the pursuit of gender equality, including issues such as sexism and gender stereotypes.
The application of ethical principles and values in the pursuit of LGBTQ+ rights, including issues such as discrimination and marriage equality.