Assisted Suicide
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This 5 page report discusses various ethical issues associated with assisted suicide. The debate has generally centered around both the moral and legal issues of the process. The central argument for assisted suicide is based on respect for the patients' autonomy. The main argument against assisted suicide is the belief in the inherent sacredness of life and that God only has the right to end one's life. The ethical questions surrounding the care of terminally ill patients often focus on when treatment should be withheld or withdrawn. A case study regarding a paralyzed but mentally competent adult, African-American man and a severely disabled newborn is also considered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Hard Choices - The Controversy Surrounding Euthanasia
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A 5 page paper that examines court cases that have challenged the practice of euthanasia, or an individual's right to end one's own life when faced with terminal illness or a vegetative state. Focus is on two 1997 cases in particular, Cruzan v. Missouri Department of Health and Washington v. Glucksberg. Included are views held by those opposing the practice of euthanasia as well as views of proponents. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Ethics in Law
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This 5 page paper tackles three legal questions. One pertains to legal perternalism, another to sexual harassment and finally, the topic of assisting third world countries in cleaning up the environment is addressed. Both sides of each issue are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Friedrich Nietzsche and the Origins of Christianity
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This 5 page report discusses Nietzsche and his views about Christianity and its origins. Nietzsche was adamant in his assertions that Christianity was at the core of humanity's lack of individualism and blind willingness to be part of what he referred to as 'the herd.' Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Bias: All of the Implications
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6 pages in length. Bias can accurately be described as an inclination of temperament or outlook. More often than not, bias is defined as a negative outlook. Bias is nothing more than an opinion, or perhaps critical thinking. For this reason bias does not necessarily mean a negative aspect of something; bias is simply nothing more than a strong opinion, usually more slanted in one direction. This paper reflects society’s thoughts and discourse on the subject of bias. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Ethics and Philosophy: Three Essays
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This 10 page paper examines various concepts in ethics and philosophy. The first essay (5 pages) examines the theories of utilitarianism, deontology, egoism, subjectivism and social contract theory. The second essay (3 pages) examines normative ethics, meta-ethics, and applied ethics. The final essay is two pages and examines objectivism and relativism. Examples are provided throughout. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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'In a Different Voice …'
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(5pp) Carol Gilligan is associate professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her 1982 book, In a Different Voice, presents a theory of moral development which claims that women tend to think and speak in a different way than men when they confront ethical dilemmas. Gilligan contrasts a feminine ethic of care with a masculine ethic of justice.
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'Why Should I be Moral?'
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A 4 page paper in which the writer uses August Comte as a pivotal philsopher to answer this question. Attitudes which appear negative to us in the 20th century are examined as well as those which may help us answer the posed queston. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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“Cloning Can Help Humans and Animals”
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A 7 page critique of the article “Cloning Can Help Humans and Animals” by authors Ian Wilmut, Keith Campbell, and Colin Tudge. These authors support the practice of cloning, contending that part of its positives impacts relate to the reduction of genetic drift in endangered animal populations. This paper notes that there are other considerations of cloning which must be made in regard to their impact on human populations. No additional sources are listed.
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