THE INSTITUTION OF MORALITY

ETHICS

The Study of Morality

DESCRIPTIVE PHILOSOPHICAL

(The scientific empirical study of morality) (The philosophical study of morality including the principles of right and wrong)

e.g. What does group X believe Metaethical Normative Ethics

about the morality of suicide? (Analytical account (Attempts to

of moral concepts establish justifiable

& moral reasoning) moral beliefs

priciples & conduct)

e.g What is the

meaning of suicide?

Applied General

Attempts to resolve Attempt to formulate

& resolve moral issues moral issues in principles & theories of

in the biomedical research particular areas of moral obligation. What

& health care) social practice) is right or wrong?)

Biomedical

Attempts to understand

&resolve moral issues in

the biomedical research

and healthcare