Category: Ethics

  • Scientology Religious Beliefs, Rituals, Ethics

    Table of Contents Introduction Belief system Rituals Ethical system References Introduction Scientology manifests the eight elements of religion in varying degrees. For example, the most conspicuous elements include a belief system, an ethical system, rituals, community, and material expressions of religion. Sacredness, central myths, and emotional experiences are almost non-existent. Their beliefs are based on…

  • A Breakup Problems: Psychological Support and Ethical Principles

    A breakup is usually an extremely painful experience, and, in certain cases, it may even lead to psychological disorders (Yıldırım & Demir, 2015, p. 38). To help a colleague (who is also a psychologist) to get over a breakup with his boyfriend, it is possible to take a number of steps described below. Engage the…

  • Ethical Theories for Decision-Making

    There are several ethical theories that provide guidelines that should be followed in the process of decision-making. The most popular ethical theories are utilitarianism, casuist, right, and deontology. All the ethical theories make demands on human beings but the nature of the demands varies. The utilitarianism theory makes the hardest ethical demands on human beings.…

  • The Choctaw Three: Criminal Ethics Case

    Table of Contents Abstract Moral Imperatives of the DA’s Profession Protection of Citizens of Alabama Ethical and Moral Basis for the Decisions by the DA Ethical or Moral Basis for the Judge to Intercede Recommended Ethical Theory References Abstract The Choctaw Three refers to Victoria Bell Banks, Medell Banks, and Dianne Bell Tucker, who were…

  • “Ethics of Emergencies” by Ayn Rand

    When dealing with the notions of ethics and moral behavior, one often confronts the issue of choice concerning a certain situation which demands immediate and resolute actions for its resolution. Being ethical or moral is largely viewed as being socially open and lending a helping hand to those in need whenever they might need it…

  • Ethical Philosophy: Right and Wrong’s Distinction

    The definitions of right and wrong are a fluid subject. Over the course of history and the evolution of human ethics, the concept has undergone significant changes. Many religions around the world are thousands of years old. They have participated in the formation of the society as we know it and tend to claim domain…

  • Conjugal Visits and Castration Punishment Ethics

    Table of Contents Abstract Conjugal visits Castration References Abstract The following paper is aimed at reviewing the controversial topics of conjugal visitation and the chemical/surgical castration of sex offenders. The paper establishes plausibility of conjugal visits implementation and argues for the efficacy of castration. Findings from relevant research and logical reasoning are used to back…

  • Ethical and Legal Regulation of Human Tissues and Stem Cells Research in the European Union

    Introduction Major advances in biological sciences have yielded new ways of tackling various environmental and health problems. According to the European Medicines Agency (EMA), novel areas of research such the stem cells continue to reveal enormous potential health benefits such as development of clinical therapies for degenerative diseases such as diabetes, heart ,liver failure and…

  • Ethics and Morals in Quran

    Quran has been criticized for its teachings, beliefs, and principles which are attributed to Islamic values. Since Islam existed, theorists have debated in different ways that other religions disapprove because of the contradictions between the teachings. Since the 21st century, westernization has led to changes in religious perceptions, especially on Islam, for example, the terrorist…

  • Ethics of Using Animals in Medical Researches

    Abstract This paper explores how the principles of the deontological ethics can be applied to the discussion of using animals in the medical research and laboratory experiments. The specific type of the deontological ethics that is applied to the topic in the paper is the Kantian theory. In spite of the fact that deontologists can…