Essays on Ethics

Over the course of the 21st century, numerous books, podcasts, videos, articles, and other media have been published that explore the achievements and controversies of the First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS). Since Martha Washington, wife of George Washington, served in the Oval Office …

What is a serial killer and what makes them kill? There are many answers to this question. Although only a hand full of serial killers make the national news every year. The FBI reports that there are as many as 35 to 50 serial killers …

Ethical egoism, in my belief, is not the moral theory that men should follow or live by. Simply put, my belief stems from the multiple inconsistencies and contradictions that are inherent in the said normative system. Self-interest and self-preservation, although very valuable, are not, in …

The Internet, created at the end of the 1960s, is nowadays a tool one uses to do all kind of things, from procrastination, to research and learning. It takes its users to another world, in which they find so much information that they feel like …

As I embarked on a profound exploration of human values and the intricate dynamics of relationships, my path traversed through a vast landscape of philosophical inquiries and moral reflections. Amidst the myriad virtues that captivated my attention, one fundamental aspect stood out—a tapestry of interconnections …

Response-ability says Perls, is a misused word. It “means the ability to respond: the ability to be alive, to feel, to be sensitive. ” (GTV, 100). It does not mean “obligation. ” It doesn’t mean “duty. ” Duty- what is that anyway? One way or …

The film cabaret shows the extremes of cultural and political life in Germany up to 1933 by the representation of Jews, women, the clubs, goals of life, as well as the representation of the communists, the Nazis, and general Hindenburg suggests that Weimar Germanys hedonism …

In my opinion, one of the activities has a positive impact on the work ethic that is voluntary. Every year, I participate in volunteer activities each summer or in the spare time. My friend and I have organized the charity work; participate in community activities …

Robert Gertsen Prof. Orkin At first glance, it seems to be clear that this is in essence, an unethical issue that is occurring. According to Brigham Young University’s Exchange Magazine’s categories of ethical dilemmas, stating something that is not true constitutes an unethical action. The …

TOK Outline Essay title – “The possession of knowledge carries an ethical responsibility”. Evaluate this claim. What knowledge issues I think are involved •How can you possess knowledge? How do you acquire it and do these ways affect your responsibility of imparting it on others? …

Global citizens are not legally recognized persons. Whose existence is best signified as “associatively.” Global citizens are not defined more by the legal sanctions than by the “associational”. That are very different from national citizens. This is because there are no international bureaucracies. That give …

Erik JacobsonOct/4/98Lit/ Essay-1 3. Prove John Proctor to be a tragic hero. The Crucible had many excellent characters placed throughout its brief 145 pages, some were good, some were bad, but most could be described as somewhere in the middle. John Proctor was without a …

Wal Mart is America’s largest retail chain It is also a global company with more than 1. 3 million associates, 5000 stores and wholesale clubs in over 15 countries. Wal Mart’s philosophy of sourcing cheap products globally and then sell them in the US under …

The Amtrak case study is a horrible accident that occurred in 1993. I feel the entire cause of the accident was a series of events that could not have been known. The stakeholders in this care are the Amtrak employees, customers and land owners of …

With the most resent massacre at Virginia Tech the issue of media ethics has once again been brought into question.  This, I believe, is because of the need to understanding why or how this could happen.  Perhaps this understanding could prevent another violent incident from …

The term Evidence-based practice is relatively new, yet in the last decades, EBP had a great impact on nursing practice, education and as a science in general. There is a broad agreement by scholars and publications upon EBP definition as “problem-solving approach to clinical decision-making …

Being in a rural location, Facility A has ethics implication if it would provide tax incentives and exempted restrictions to a large and hi-tech firm (Herley Industries 2007).  The local population may demonstrate rallies and lobbying that would gradually lead to Manychip having equal-footing with …

Abstract             Over the last two decades, bad business ethics has turned out to be a major facet in assimilation of a competitive advantage at the local and global market. This has been assimilated as a major shenanigan by the business managements even as the …

In Britain, in 1981, a respected paediatrician was charged with the murder of an infant with Down Syndrome. The trial revealed that the parents had not wanted their child to live. The paediatrician had therefore prescribed a narcotic painkiller. Due to this evidence, the doctor …

Two intelligent people can see the same thing yet perceive it differently based upon their attitudes. Many look at the ugliness of London and reveal in it while others compare it to beauty as a counterpoint. London in the eighteen hundreds was not a pleasant …

The irony with the youth of today’s generation is that even when they become romantically involved with a certain person or a certain project, they eave the abnormal ability to disengage from that entanglement in an instant. II. Preview Statement: The issue our society is …

When comparing the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on the ratification of the United States Constitution, one must consider their respective principles. It can be argued that each side believes firmly that its views are of primary importance. However, one must surmise which side best reflects …

So naturally, if we did not seek these ends, it will lose prescriptive force upon the ends a person seeks. Thus a moral rule is not contingent upon ends. Therefore a moral rule must prescribe to us independently of our ends, that is categorical. B. …

Unavoidable. Joyful. Confusion, Adjustment. Growth. Every child matures differently compared to other people. Sometimes it‘s hard and difficult; for others growing up is longed for and highly anticipated It can happen fast, slow, incrementally or all at once, In Harper Lee’s To KillA Mockingbird the …

One of the major fundamental philosophical issues ever to exist involves a person’s definition as well as the comprehension of who exactly is able to feel. Notable scholarly sources define abortion as the termination of pregnancy, which is deliberate, and it is among the most imperative …

In Rob Reiner’s 1992 film, “A Few Good Men”, two ethical approaches to life are illustrated most profoundly in four main characters. (more…)

The watches retailed upwards of $26,000 ND were given to executives as gifts, and there was a second Instance in which the watches were 5 to 6 figure range retail price. This has not been the only case that FIFE has been in the spotlight …

As a supporter of the idea, genetically modified babies will n t only improve newborn children’s health from diseases, but also have the specifications to c hang certain features of the child. Modifying babies sounds like such a farfetched futuristic idea, when in reality, today …

Social construction theory is a theory of knowledge in sociology that examines. The development of jointly constructed understandings of our world. This theory is based upon two assumptions; that humans behave rationally according to their perceived view of the social realm. And that language is …

Today, there is hardly any room for mediocrity in a business environment. To survive in the present economic market, it is turning inevitable for the business industry to explore and incorporate more creative and flexible human resource plans in order to increment profitability and achieve …