"Ethical Theory" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A philosophically coherent set of propositions (for example, utilitarianism) which attempts to provide general norms for the guidance and evaluation of moral conduct. (from Beauchamp and Childress, Principles of Biomedical Ethics, 4th ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D028663
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| MeSH Number(s) |
K01.752.566.479.118 N05.350.256
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| Concept/Terms |
Ethical Theory- Ethical Theory
- Ethical Theories
- Theories, Ethical
- Theory, Ethical
- Normative Ethics
- Ethic, Normative
- Ethics, Normative
- Normative Ethic
Deontological Ethics- Deontological Ethics
- Deontological Ethic
- Ethic, Deontological
- Ethics, Deontological
Teleological Ethics- Teleological Ethics
- Ethic, Teleological
- Teleological Ethic
- Ethics, Teleological
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| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Ethical Theory" by people in Profiles.
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Balancing theory and practicality: engaging non-ethicists in ethical decision making related to radiological protection. J Radiol Prot. 2016 Dec; 36(4):832-841.
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Low levels of empathic concern predict utilitarian moral judgment. PLoS One. 2013; 8(4):e60418.
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Why physicians should not lie for their patients. Am J Bioeth. 2012; 12(3):17-9.
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Toward a broader view of values in cost-effectiveness analysis of health. Hastings Cent Rep. 1999 May-Jun; 29(3):7-15.