Essays and Research Papers on Ethics

A 3 page paper which examines discrimination, prejudice, and racism and then discusses a situation wherein discrimination was experienced. No sources cited.

This 10 page paper considers a case supplied by the student; Alan is living at a bail hostel, progressing well, liked by staff and a positive influence on others he breaks a rule. The hostel manager has to decide whether or not to report that breach which will result in Alan being taken into custody. ...

A paper which considers the ethical and legal issues surrounding patient consent, with relation to proxy consent, incapacity, and the concept of the "reasonable patient". Bibliography lists 5 sources

An 8 page critique of Alan Moorehead’s work “Fatal Impact.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page exploration of the ethical considerations involved in organ transplant. The author emphasizes that while both the utilitarian approaches of John Stewart Mill and the deontological approach of Immanuel Kant can easily be utilized to justify transplant situations where organs are procured from a naturally expired individual, possibilities such as procuring organs ...

A 5 page paper discussing this novel by Alexander Smith in terms of principles of ethics in general, but specifically those involving health care. The bottom-line message is that there are certain basic rights that individuals should be able to expect in their lives, but that are not always made available to them. ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the views of Hans Jonas, Peter Senge and Goran Carstedt regarding technological change and ethics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper outlines the application of Rachels and Williams' views on cultural relativism to Bill Joy's "Why the Future Doesn't Need Us." Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the views of Sachs, Postrel and Cowan regarding the social, political and ethical impacts of industrial development and technology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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.

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 ...

A 12 page overview of the ethical dilemmas and issues which can arise involving adult educators and their students. The author contends that establishing a code of ethics for the profession is the best means of addressing or circumventing these issues and dilemmas. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the growing demand that museums return items in their collection to the nations and cultural groups presenting claim to them. The author reviews such diverse cases as the British Museum's possession of the Elgin Marbles from the Greek Parthenon and the Boston Museum's collection of Mayan grave goods. ...

A 4 page paper arguing that embryonic stem cell research should be permitted on embryos created in fertility clinics not supported by federal funds. Though we should proceed cautiously and certainly not allow creation of embryos solely for research purposes, neither should we reject out of hand investigating the use of stem cells already ...

A paper which looks at the differences between absolute and relative ethics, and considers how these principles can be applied to managerial utilitarianism in the prison service. Bibliography lists 6 sources

Ethics are increasingly important in business. This 3 page paper looks at the project manager and how they may face difficulties in determining ethical practices. The paper outlines a model that can be used by project managers to create an ethical project culture and to deal with ethical issues when they arise. The bibliography cites ...

This 10 page paper explores data mining, the new trend to compile data on individuals. Data mining is defined and explained. Ethics are explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 24 page paper that compares the ethical standards of reducing services in the health care industry to reducing services in the information technology industry. An introduction states the comparion may not be as easy as it would appear. Examples are provided to illustrate the point. The essay explains three theories of ethics and with ...

This paper looks at the political and environmental issues surroudning nuclear waste disposal at the Yucca Mountain site in Nevada. Considered are scientific groundwater leakage tests and political and public opinion as the site goes forward in 2004. Bibliography lists 4 sources. JVnvnuke.rtf

9 pages in length. The very nature of ethics is to abide by a written – or sometimes understood – code of conduct that speaks to moral duty and obligation. Perhaps nowhere is this guiding principle more important than in the counseling profession of today. According to Walden et al - authors ...

4 pages in length. The writer discusses liberty, Utilitarianism, relativism and retributist and retributivism as they relate to codes of ethics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 12 page paper which covers various issues concerning abortion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper examines a work by Max Weber related to politics. Ethics are explored. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper which discusses the ramifications of using the death penalty from a moral and ethical point of view. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the concept of "person-seeds", a concept introduced by author Judith Jarvis Thomson in 1971. This paper outlines Thomson's analogy and uses it to delve deeper into the issue of the rights and wrongs of abortion. No additional sources are listed.