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Conscience: the professional and the personal

J M Brown

    Journal of Nursing Management
    |May 1, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study redefines conscience as a social, secular, and fallible trait, not merely a private belief. It explores professional conscience, particularly for nurses, emphasizing its corrigible nature and the questions surrounding conscience appeals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ethics
    • Philosophy of Mind
    • Professional Studies

    Background:

    • Conscience is traditionally viewed as a private, personal, and unquestionable attribute, often linked to religious beliefs.
    • This perspective limits the understanding and application of conscience in professional contexts.
    • A need exists to explore alternative frameworks for understanding conscience.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a plausible account of conscience as a social, secular, and fallible construct.
    • To examine the implications of this view for understanding professional conscience.
    • To identify key questions for nurses appealing to conscience.

    Main Methods:

    • Philosophical argumentation and conceptual analysis.
    • Literature review on traditional and social theories of conscience.
    • Application of the social, secular, and fallible model to professional ethics.

    Main Results:

    • Conscience can be understood as a social phenomenon, influenced by community and context.
    • A secular and fallible view of conscience allows for its critical examination and correction.
    • Professional conscience, particularly in nursing, is amenable to this social and corrigible framework.

    Conclusions:

    • Rethinking conscience as social and fallible offers a more robust understanding for professional ethics.
    • This framework supports the corrigibility of conscience and encourages open questioning.
    • Specific questions should guide nurses when making appeals to conscience, ensuring accountability and ethical practice.
    Keywords:
    Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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