Ethical basics for the caring professions : knowledge and skills for thoughtful practice

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    • McLean, G. R.

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Ethical basics for the caring professions : knowledge and skills for thoughtful practice

G.R. McLean

Routledge, 2022

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Summary: "This book trains students of the caring professions across health and social care in the basic philosophical skills and knowledge needed to deal with the ethical aspects of their profession, by showing why ethical education is required. Through teaching the skills of reasoning that equip professional to think critically about the theories and arguments used in ethical discussions, it shows how we can be confident that we can rely on common moral ground; but it also points out how we need to recognise the influence of different world-views and to note how, on some issues, these can lead us in starkly different directions. By explaining relevant philosophical theories and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses - particularly in relation to what is required for proper professional ethics, it demonstrates how to employ the commonly accepted framework of four ethical principles - beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice using two extended case studies - the problem of euthanasia, and the qu

収録内容

  • Why ethics?
  • Some basic logical tools
  • Is morality relative?
  • Philosophical theories and professional ethics
  • Four principles
  • Euthanasia
  • Disability, screening, and the value of human life

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内容説明

Students of the caring professions - health care, social work, etc. - need to be equipped to deal with the ethical aspects of their profession. This book trains them in the basic philosophical skills and knowledge that they need by ensuring that the student properly comprehends the material and is being prompted to think about it and its application independently and critically. Provides numerous practical illustrations and case-studies. Designed for use on all health and social care and human services courses on ethics and values.

目次

Part 1: Basics. 1. Why Ethics? 2. Some Basic Logical Tools. 3. Is Morality Relative? 4. Philosophical Theories and Professional Ethics. 5. Four Principles. Part 2: Applications. 6. Euthanasia. 7. Disability, Screening, and the Value of Human Life.

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