Essays and Research Papers on Ethics

This 7 page paper examines ethical points of view regarding genetic alteration. Examples are provided. No position is taken. The paper outlines two different schools of thought--utilitarianism and the deontological position --and compares and contrasts these in respect to the topic. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper is an analysis of the views of Peter Singer and Helga Kuhse who believe that babies who are born with certain handicaps and/or disabilities should be able to be put to death up to 28 days after being born. This is a philosophy paper and refelcts both the opinions of ...

A 5 page analysis of President George W. Bush’s decision on stem cell research. This paper provides a political background of the controversy, an outline of the ethical considerations, and a detailed discussion of the potential benefits of the research. The contention is presented that Bush’s decision serves to buy us time in ...

A 5 page paper which examines the ethical medical reality of informed consent. The paper argues that informed consent is ethically necessary. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. The high cost of drugs precludes many people from obtaining the medications they need in order to remain healthy. Examining the ethical nature of drug companies dispensing free samples to physicians by way of Immanual Kant's philosophy, one finds that mankind is under both moral and ethical obligations within ...

This 5 page paper uses the book called Good Work: When Excellence and Ethics Meet to evaluate the life and works of Steve Jobs. His role as Apple's founder as well as his personal life are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing ideal cultural values of Americans in comparison with the standards of real American society. American’s cultural norms and values which are touted as ideal and as true American values often lead to ambiguity in the youth of the country when they view which values seem to be more ...

A 7 page examination of one company’s emphasis on the importance on ethics and worker self-concept in the workplace. This paper utilizes the fictional experiences of a systems administrator at Boeing Aircraft Corporation to make the connection between workplace ethics and employee self-concept and job satisfaction. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. Life offers no guarantees; when it comes to pregnancy, myriad issues can arise that warrants the moral consideration of abortion. To bring an individual into the world who is physically or mentally deformed is an overwhelming challenge to both the parent and child. Modern technology has only recently ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing the ethical approaches of utility, rights, justice and care and their use in the decision making process of oil exploration in protected wildlife areas. The ethical approaches of utility, rights, justice and care are used when making business decisions. In the decision making process of oil companies in ...

5 pages in length. Captain Rockwood experienced a collision between conscience and duty, a test of one's moral constitution from which no human can escape unscathed; if the issue at hand is so daunting as to erect such a pillar of doubt, while at the same time drive one to contemplate the validity of ...

This 18 page paper discusses hazardous materials and corporations. Furthermore, the specific issue which is addressed is the social responsibility of corporations in regards to disposing of these materials when they very clearly have a huge impact on the environment. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

This 5 page paper is a personal account of developing ethics. The writer first defines ethics and discusses the different between and among ethics, morality, and values. The paper then discusses how the writer developed a code of ethics, what influenced that development and how ethics are manifested today. Ethics at work are then addressed ...

5 pages in length. There are myriad reasons why abortion is wrong. Three of the most prominent – biblical implication, pro-life arguments and procedural side effects – provide one with a significantly better understanding of the extent to which abortion is wrong. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper is based on a Harvard case study about exporting pesticides from the U.S. to developing countries. It is a paper that deals with ethics and morality. Sections include a synopsis of the scenario, the environment, the issues involved in the case, alternatives, recommendations and conclusions. This is not as clear-cut ...

This 6 page paper uses the book called Good Work: When Excellence and Ethics Meet to evaluate the life and works of Donald Rumsfeld. His role as Secretary of Defense is concerned along with his work in the private sector. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the argument which insists that pornography be banned due to the damage cause to the image of women. The works used are Helen E. Longino’s “Pornography, Oppression, and Freedom: A Closer Look” and Mark R. Wicclair’s “Feminism, Pornography, and Censorship.” No additional sources cited.

This is a 7 page paper discussing the sociological concerns of genetic research. Genetic research is a concern for social scientists who feel that largely the “explosion” of knowledge which has occurred in the field of genetic research has not considered the ethical, legal, moral and social impact the research will ultimately have on society. ...

This 8 page paper focuses ethical and moral issues regarding embryonic stem cell research. The writer approaches the topic using comments from experts and explains the controversy has one issue at its core: exactly when does human life begin? The essay explains what stem cells are and where they come from for the research ...

A 10 page overview of the many considerations which are inherent in stem cell research. This paper defines the procedures and outlines its many applications. The author then presents a discussion of the principle of autonomy, the principle of beneficence, and the principle of justice. The importance of informed consent is emphasized, ...

18 pages in length. The antagonistic issue of ownership is one that transcends virtually all boundaries of what might otherwise be considered a civilized society. From ancient Rome to contemporary times, the fight for lawful claim upon a certain entity has always been ensnared within the confines of man's contempt for fair distribution ...

This 12 page paper takes a look at corporate ethics and how companies can embrace programs to enhance ethical performance. A case study is used involving a company situated in Germany. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 10 page overview of the criteria which are important in allowing a Foreign Service Officer not just to perform the duties of his or her job but to excel in those duties. The author emphasizes that the successful Foreign Service Officer must be well prepared in certain key areas. These areas include ...

A 12 page paper discussing professional codes of ethics in IT and providing examples of where and why they are needed. There are efforts to continue making the Internet more accessible to greater numbers of people, along with more attention to privacy than in the past. Published codes of ethics (and adherence to ...

A 5 page ethical analysis of a scenario involving academic plagiarism and an honor code which demands that other students report known cases of such plagiarism. In this paper an individual is confronted with the requirement to report an act of plagiarism committed by his friend or face punishment himself. This paper provides ...