[MD] What kind of ethical theory is the MOQ?

[MarshaV]

On Nov 24, 2010, at 8:53 AM, Steven Peterson wrote:

> Hi Marsha,
> 
>> My answer is rather simplistic.  I would think that RMP would say
>> to save the patient if, given the circumstances, it is the best thing
>> to do.  How about quality based?
> 
> 
> Doing what is moral means doing what is "the best thing to do," but
> the question here is how does an moqist deliberate about what is the
> best thing to do?
> 
> 1. Do we consider the consequences of one act as compared with
> another? (consequentialism)
> 
> 2. Do we act according to our MOQ defined duty according to general
> principles? (deontology)
> 
> 3. Do we act so as to fulfill some external purpose? (teleology)
> 
> 
> I think the MOQ is the 3rd type of moral theory. What do you think?
> 
> Best,
> Steve

Hi Steve,

A MoQ'ist, considering the circumstances, would use the best static patterns 
of value available.  

Is your question more about how best to intellectualize a hypothetical case 
without specific circumstances?  How many intellectuals does it take to change 
a lightbulb?


Marsha  

 
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