- PHI FPX 3200 Assessment 1 Matrix of Ethical Theories.
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Matrix of Ethical Theories
| Ethical Theory | Decision Criteria | Your Own Example | Strengths | Weaknesses | Citation |
| Utilitarianism | Maximize overall happiness or minimize suffering. | Allocating a limited budget to a health program that benefits the most people, even if some individuals get less care. | Promotes the greatest good for the greatest number, practical for decision-making. | May sacrifice individual rights or justice for overall benefits. | (Crisp, R. 2021). Utilitarianism. Routledge. |
| Kantian Ethics | Follow moral rules or duties regardless of the consequences. | A nurse adheres to patient confidentiality and does not disclose private information, even if revealing it could prevent harm to others. | Provides clear, consistent moral guidelines; respects individual rights. | Can be rigid and ignore the context or consequences of actions. | (Wood, A. 2020). Kantian Ethics. Cambridge University Press. |
| Ross’s Ethics | Follow multiple moral duties (e.g., fidelity, reparation, justice) based on the context. | Deciding to prioritize patient care over administrative duties because it’s the most pressing moral obligation in a specific situation. | Flexible and considers multiple duties; context-sensitive. | Can lead to conflicting duties and difficult decision-making in complex situations. | (McNaughton, D., & Rawling, P. 2020). Ross’s Moral Philosophy. Oxford University Press. |
| Natural Law Ethics | Act in accordance with natural moral laws or human nature; achieve the common good. | A healthcare provider chooses not to perform a procedure that is against their belief in preserving life, even if it’s requested by a patient. | Aligns with moral intuition and common good; promotes human flourishing. | May be influenced by cultural or religious biases; can be difficult to apply universally. | (Hittinger, R. 2019). The First Grace: Rediscovering the Natural Law in a Post-Christian World. St. Augustine’s Press. |
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