Essays on Beneficent

BON-APN Prescription Case Analysis

Identification of the appropriate statements from Rule 221.13 Core Standards for Advanced Practice that relate to this case 221.13 (a) 221.13 (c) 221.13 (2) (A) 221.13 (2) (B) 221.13 (2) (E) 221.13 (e) (Texas Board of Nursing, 2016)

Identification of the appropriate statements from Rule 222.4 Minimum Standards for Carrying Out or Signing Prescriptions that relate to this case

222.4 (a) (1) (A) 222.4 (a) (1) (B) 222.4 (a) (2) 222.4 (a) (3) (b) 222.4 (e) (1) (Texas Board of Nursing, 2016)

Identification of the appropriate statements from Rule 217.12 Unprofessional Conduct that relate to this case

217.12 (1) (B) 217.12 (1) (D) 217.12 (1) (E) 217.12 (3) 217.12 (4) 217.12 (5) 217.12 (6) (A) 217.12 (6) (G) 217.12 (6) (H) 217.12 (8) 217.12 (10) (A) 217.12 (10) (B) 217.12 (10) (E) 217.12 (11) (B) ( ...

Kant’s theory of morality centers on the role of moral duty in determination of human decisions. The theory advocated for the treatment of others as an end rather than just a means or tool. It further establishes that a person’s actions initiate from the maxims that lie deep within that person. These maxims are indicators of one’s intentions. The theory describes the use of an individual as a sheer means to an unrelated end. This is whereby one seeks to achieve some objective that the person being used is unaware of its existence. This, as per the theory, is ...

The theories of both Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill have played an important role in framing conceptions of modern philosophical theories. Although most modern philosophers have critiqued these theories, they are still important since they form the very basis of philosophical understanding and thought. This essay will summarize, reflect on and respond to the theories of Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill as well as the Deontological theory by Immanuel Kant.

Utilitarianism

John Stuart Mill’s utilitarian thought is heavily characterized by classical liberalism and positivism and is a ‘consequentialist’ theory. The utilitarian theory is a principle which believes that a right or ...

Introduction

Practical or applied ethics relate to the use of normative ethical theories to practical problems. Moral philosophers have for a long time focused their interests on the practical queries relating to relief programs, war interventions, scholarships for the destitute students, media ethics, welfare of animals, capital punishment and so on. Actions and intentions have been a central theme in ethics. The question that arises is whether the acts are altruistic and whether such actions and programs are obligatory or simply the quest of a discretionary ethical awareness. These queries have for many years generated debate among philosophers in the field of applied ...