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Coherence and applied ethics.

J P DeMarco1

  • 1Department of Philosophy, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA.

Journal of Applied Philosophy
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
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A new moral theory, a full coherence theory, offers practical solutions to moral problems by integrating principles, rules, practices, and judgments. This comprehensive approach aims to foster unbiased consensus and guide ethical decision-making.

Area of Science:

  • Moral Philosophy
  • Applied Ethics

Background:

  • Effective moral theories require determinate answers to real-world problems and the development of unbiased consensus.
  • Existing theories focusing on principles, rules, or cases fall short of these application standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a comprehensive moral theory capable of practical application.
  • To outline a full coherence theory that integrates various ethical components for robust moral reasoning.

Main Methods:

  • Critique of principle-based, rule-based, and case-based moral theories.
  • Development of a full coherence theory incorporating principles, rules, practices, and judgments.
  • Integration of basic moral principles with rules and practices for explication and application.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsPhilosophical Approach

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Main Results:

  • A full coherence theory is presented as a promising framework for applied ethics.
  • The proposed theory includes three basic principles, balanced by rules and practices.
  • Mechanisms for prioritizing moral experience, assigning obligations, and resolving value conflicts are incorporated.

Conclusions:

  • A full coherence theory provides a principled, pluralistic, and comprehensive approach to moral problem-solving.
  • This theory facilitates genuine consensus by being disinterested, reasonable, and unbiased.
  • It guides ethical practice and institutional change, even prompting reinterpretation of moral principles.