PHILOSOPHICAL

The philosophical study of morality

including the principles of right and wrong.

Metaethical Normative Ethics

(Analytical account Attempts to establish

of moral concepts justifiable moral beliefs

& moral reasoning principles & conduct

e.g. What is the

meaning of “suicide.”

Applied General

Attempts to resolve Attempt to formulate

moral issues in principles & theories of

particular areas of moral obligation. What

social practice) is right or wrong?)

Biomedical

Attempts to understand

& resolve moral issues in

the biomedical research

and healthcare.