Principle-Based Ethics

An approach to ethics that focuses on theories of the importance of general principles such as respect for autonomy, beneficence/nonmaleficence, and justice.

Year introduced: 2002

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Tree Number(s): K01.752.566.479.830, N05.350.958

MeSH Unique ID: D028662

Entry Terms:

• Ethic, Principle-Based
• Ethics, Principle-Based
• Principle-Based Ethic
• Principle Based Ethics
• Principlism

Previous Indexing:

• Ethics (1974-2001)

See Also:

• Ethical Theory

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Humanities Category
Humanities
Philosophy
Morals
Ethics
Principle-Based Ethics
Beneficence
Personal Autonomy
Relational Autonomy
Social Justice
Antiracism
Environmental Justice

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Health Care Category
Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation
Ethics
Principle-Based Ethics
Beneficence
Personal Autonomy
Relational Autonomy
Social Justice
Antiracism