Foundation of Ethics

Task Type: Individual Project   Deliverable Length: 3–4 pages + at least 2 scholarly resources   
Points Possible: 100   Due Date: 4/12/2015 11:59:59 PM  CT [removed]   

Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday, and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

Chief executive officer (CEO) Beranger is interested in ethical theory. In a recent meeting, she asked that you conduct research on 1 of the following philosophers who examined global issues surrounding ethics and ethical decision:

• St. Thomas Aquinas
• Immanuel Kant
• John Stuart Mill
• John Rawls

She also asked that you conduct research on 1 of the following philosophers who studied personal ethics and moral development:

• Aristotle
• Martin Buber
• Lawrence Kohlberg
• Viktor Frankl

She furthers requests that you compare and contrast the 2 philosophers’ theories and discuss how ethical theories play an important role in health care. Lastly, you are asked to discuss character, personal and professional values, code of conduct, and integrity and why they are important qualities for health care professionals.

The use of APA style is expected. Students are required to reference at least 2 scholarly sources for this task.

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