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A challenge to the principle-based approach

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Nursing Ethics
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The present chapter discusses a challenge to the principle-based approach from a rival theoretical standpoint — that of a care-based approach to ethics. Since the chapter will involve, in effect, a debate between these two positions, it may be useful to clarify in advance of the discussion certain key issues.

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© 1996 Steven D. Edwards

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Edwards, S.D. (1996). A challenge to the principle-based approach. In: Nursing Ethics. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13488-5_6

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13488-5_6

  • Publisher Name: Palgrave, London

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