ANALYSIS: SINGER’S “PRACTICAL ETHICS”
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This 4-page paper is an analysis of Peter Singer's "Practical Ethics," as it applies to animal versus human suffering. The main argument of the thesis is that animals have the same capacity for suffering as do humans, and such suffering shouldn't be ignored.
Filename: MTpraeth.rtf

Analyst's Dilemma: Harvard Case Study
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This 6 page paper discusses the ethical issues presented in a Harvard Case study of this title. The writer first synopses the scenario presented, then identifies the issues and problems related to the case. There are a number of ethical issues involved that relate to loyalty to company versus loyalty to friend. The writer presents alternatives calling on utility theory and theories of justice. The recommendation is made based on both utility ethics and situational ethics. The conclusion wraps up the case. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGanlhv.rtf

Animal Rights & Testing
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A 4 page paper providing an overview of ethical issues concerning animal rights & testing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Animalte.wps

Animal Testing
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A 3 page paper which argues against animal testing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAanmno.rtf

Are Human Rights Issues Valid?
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This 5 page paper argues that human rights issues are illusory. Several theorists are noted and the concept is defined. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA223hr.rtf

Argument for Pro-Life
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A 4 page essay that argues in favor of the pro-life position on abortion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khprol.rtf

Argument for Same Sex Marriages
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A 4 page paper which argues for the legalization of same sex marriages. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAsmsex.rtf

Arguments For and Against Assisted Suicide
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This 5 page paper plus 1 page outline looks at the arguments for and against assisted suicide. The thesis of the paper is that that, whilst it is important to have as many safeguards as possible to ensure that assisted suicide is used correctly, the availability of assisted suicide in controlled condition may be seen as adding value to human life rather than devaluing life. In this way it may reduce suffering and increase the value that is placed on the quality as well as quantity of human life. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEastsui.rtf

Aristotle & Sermon On The Mount
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A 5 page paper that discusses the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) and Aristotle's The Aim of Man. Goodness and virtue is discussed as it is expressed in these two works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGarmtm.RTF

Aristotle and Nicomachean Ethics
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A 4 page paper that considers the arguments of Book II Chapter 4 of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics. In this section, Aristotle provides an argument to the dilemma that "man must first be good to create good acts." The writer provides an argument in support of the premises argued by Aristotle. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Nico.wps

Aspects of Morality in Vice and Virtue in Everyday Life
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An eight page paper which considers some of the topics of ethics and morality in Sommers’ and Sommers’ Vice and Virtue in Everyday Life, taking into account the philosophies of Kant, Nietzsche, Rand and Royce, and looking specifically at the conflict between altruism and ethical egoism in terms of the individual’s role within the community. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JLsommers.wps

Baby Owens: When Medical Professionals and Parents Clash
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A 4 page examination of the ethics and law surrounding an infant diagnoses with Downs Syndrome and duodenal atresia. The baby needed medical intervention to survive. The baby's parents, however, refused treatment on the basis of their religious beliefs. The parents were Jehovas' Witnesses and believed that medical interventions such as blood transfusions were prohibited by the Bible itself. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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