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Ethical Theory

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Definition: A philosophically coherent set of propositions (for example, utilitarianism) which attempts to provide general norms for the guidance and evaluation of moral conduct. (from Beauchamp and Childress, Principles of Biomedical Ethics, 4th ed)     
See Also Principle-Based Ethics 		Other names Utilitarianisms; Theory, Ethical; Theories, Ethical; Teleological Ethic; Normative Ethic; Ethics, Normative; Ethical Theories; Ethic, Teleological; Ethic, Normative; Ethic, Deontological; Deontological Ethic; Utilitarianism; Teleological Ethics; Normative Ethics; Ethics, Teleological; Ethics, Deontological; Deontological Ethics; Consequentialism

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