Category: Ethics
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Analysis of Kant’s and Mill’s Theories of Ethics
Kantian Ethics Kant’s theory of ethics is one of the deontological moral theories. Such theories assert that the rightness or wrongness of human actions is independent of their consequences but dependent on whether they help people fulfil their duties. In this theory, Kant encourages people to do what is good because it is the right…
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Emerging Technologies (ET) in Education: Ethical and Legal Implications
Table of Contents Ethical implications of ET Legal implications of ET Uses of ET in specific educational fields Reference List Ethical implications of ET Ethical implications of ETs often revolve around their impact on humans. A leading concern in this regard revolves around privacy. According to Stahl, Timmermans, and Flick (2017), ET either exacerbates or…
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Aversive Punitive-Based Intervention Strategy: Ethical Scenario
Table of Contents Behavioral Codes Ethical Principles Solutions Conclusion The presented case of the child who bangs his head to attract the attention of parents and other adults is closely related to the behavioral aspects of child psychology. The ethical dilemma is whether an aversive punitive-based intervention strategy is an appropriate way of solving the…
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Aspects of Ethics, Religion, and Diversity
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction The institution of relations at the present stage of human development is undergoing major changes. Nowadays, in terms of uncertainty regarding the future or not yet strengthened economic condition, the number of marriages without a formal seal is growing. At the same time, often, for one member…
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The Professional Codes of Ethics
General Purpose of Professional Codes of Ethics Professional ethics underlies all other aspects of professional activity since the morality of a professional group, professional character, is an integral part of the morality of society. Morality is one of the most ancient regulators of behavior and actions, human interaction, and the professional sphere. The Code of…
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Ethical Issues in Stem Cell Research
Table of Contents Introduction Background to Stem Cell Research Ethical Issues Human Protections Informed Consent Recommendations Conclusion References Introduction Stem cell research is a controversial field full of ethical concerns. Humans desire to live long and healthy lives and one way to do so is to regain the functions of organs or to regenerate organs…
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Workplace Ethics: How Restaurants Design Menus
Ethical decision-making is an important aspect of any company’s work, as it allows business owners and their employees to evaluate the effects and consequences of their choices and actions. To evaluate ethical principles and their effects, this essay will analyze an article published in The Globe and Mail on the way restaurants design menus to…
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Making Ethical Choices: Mill vs. Bentham
Gerald Wahr should accept the employment opportunity with Pro-Growth Pesticides despite of his opposition to usage of pesticides. As it is clear from the case, the only way to help his family is to find a job and the interview period has already passed. Of course, it would be impossible to avoid moral dilemma, however,…
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TOK Exhibition: The Ethical Responsibilities
One must credit people who have created knowledge by citing their names in written texts or mentioning them and their contributions when discussing a topic. The first real-world object is the textbook used for the TOK course by Popov (2016) titled “IB theory of knowledge – A student’s guide.” When using materials from this textbook,…
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Afro Ethic Studies. Racialism and Its Implications
There many implications of for identifying, framing and resolving race issues among African Americans. These implications are related to racialism and the view of the public towards racialism. Racialism is socially constructed, created and time by how people are perceived and treated in normal actions of every day life leading to a systemic an unequal…