An approach to ethics that focuses on theories of the importance of general principles such as respect for autonomy, beneficence/nonmaleficence, and justice.
Synonyms: Ethic, Principle-Based, Ethics, Principle-Based, Principle Based Ethics, Principlism, Principle-Based Ethics, Principle-Based Ethic
Instance information
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2002; see ETHICS 1999-2001 ,2002; use ETHICS 1999-2001
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D028662