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Four ways people approach ethics. A practical guide to reaching consensus on moral problems.

B O'Toole1

  • 1Mercy Health Services, Farmington Hills, MI, USA.

Health Progress (Saint Louis, Mo.)
|May 29, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Understanding ethical decision-making is key. People unconsciously use four main approaches, and conflict arises when different methods are applied, but resolution is possible by aligning approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Ethics
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Decision Science

Background:

  • Most individuals employ one of four distinct ethical decision-making approaches.
  • These approaches are often utilized unconsciously, varying based on individual predispositions or situational context.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and describe the four primary approaches to ethical decision-making.
  • To explain the source of conflict in ethical decision-making.
  • To propose a method for resolving conflicts in ethical decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • The study outlines four distinct ethical decision-making frameworks: principle, consequence, virtue/character, and moral sentiment approaches.
  • It analyzes the common sources of conflict stemming from the divergent application of these approaches.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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Main Results:

  • Ethical decision-making commonly involves four distinct approaches: principle, consequence, virtue/character, and moral sentiment.
  • Conflicts in ethical decision-making frequently occur when parties unconsciously adopt different approaches.
  • Resolution is facilitated by recognizing differing approaches and agreeing to adopt a unified framework.

Conclusions:

  • Awareness of the four ethical decision-making approaches is crucial for understanding interpersonal conflicts.
  • Conflict resolution in ethical dilemmas can be achieved by identifying and aligning the decision-making approaches of involved parties.