Essays and Research Papers on Ethics

A 4 page paper which examines how one businsess, Aveda, works and whether it damages cultural identity or helps unify cultures in a way that is nurturing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page ethical analysis of the so-called "noble lie", the question of whether violence can ever be justified, and the ethical retributions of confidentiality as promoted by certain professionals. No sources are listed.

This 4 page paper examines Satre's notion of the free and authentic individual in light of Baudrillard's criticism. Therefore, this paper serves to compare and contrast the viewpoints of Baudrillard and Sartre in regards to their understanding of what the individual is and what is meant by authentic. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 11 page overview of the current state of stem cell research and its potential for future benefit. Lamenting the current governmental restrictions on embryonic stem cell research, this paper emphasizes the myriad of possibilities that stem cell research holds in terms of improving human life. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A paper which considers the film Saving Private Ryan from various ethical perspectives, including utilitarianism and Kantian deontology, with specific reference to military propaganda and the use of human beings as a "means to an end".

This 3 page paper looks at human cloning and argues that it is wrong. Support is provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which looks at Plato's concept of the Noble Lie, and considers the way in which it might be applied to medical ethics: the writer explores the idea that "brain death" might be regarded as a modern example of a Noble Lie put forward by science, rather than religion. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper that begins with a description and explanation of set aside programs for minorities and women. This program is one of the SBA's programs intended to encourage and assist small minority-owned and women-owned businesses. The second half of the paper considers whether the set aside program is morally acceptable, is it ethical. ...

A 9 page paper exploring utilitarianism, deontology and teleology in terms of their effect on the US judicial system. Most of the paper discusses three cases decided by the Connecticut Supreme Court in 2005, identifying the type of ethical system in which the cases were decided. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

3 pages in length. The student will want to discuss how there are several reasons why people might choose to plagiarize instead of compose and submit their own work: laziness, time restriction, perceived inability to create one's own paper, believing one will never be caught and a complete disrespect for another's property. By ...

7 pages in length. The Enron debacle clearly illustrates how establishing and maintaining corporate ethics is the cornerstone to continued success, both on a personal and professional level. Constant nurturing of moral judgment and a specific code of ethics are necessary in order to perpetuate the positive image required to uphold such policy. ...

A 9 page discussion of the ethics of crime and punishment. While some might be aghast at rendering stiff punishment for criminal activity and in favor of rehabilitation instead, this paper contends that severe punishment is in the better interest of society as a whole. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which defines and discusses ethics and morality. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 16 page paper looks at both sides of the issue and claims that corporations are greedy. They generally look out for profits first. However, some efforts to clean up the environment by companies are included. The concept of greenwashing is discussed. Ethics are applied to the dilemma. Bibliography lists ...

A 4 page paper answering two questions on plea bargaining and ethical decision-making. One involves a defense attorney offering one of his clients to the district attorney in exchange for leniency with another, who has a good chance of acquittal and should go to trial. The other focuses on whether a prosecutor should ...

This 9 page paper examines moral development in adolescence. The sections are divided as a student requested in order to create a paper with an introduction, a review of literature and then a conclusion in respect to how the information may be applied. Moral development is discussed in various contexts. Parental influence as well as ...

A 7 page paper which examines ethics and what makes something right or wrong. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page comparison of these ethical codes. The author points out the similarities and differences that exist between these major counseling organizations in regard to the codes of ethics they have put into place. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. Welfare reform, a current ethical issue that deals with a change in midstream of expectations established years ago, has been the focus of much apprehension where legitimate recipients are concerned; to change the system so drastically without an appropriate safeguard for those who justifiably use – not abuse - the ...

A 7 page critique of the Professional Engineers of Ontario Code of Ethics. This paper concentrates on the seemingly perplexing, concerning, and even contradictory provision that one engineer not review another's work without their full knowledge. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page exploration of the suggestion that alien beings should be allowed to abduct involuntary human subjects for lethal medical experiments provided that they give humanity a cure for all current and future viral diseases (including AIDS). The author utilizes John Stewart Mill's utilitarian approach to first validate and then to discredit the logic of ...

This 6 page paper examines a couple of conflict of interest cases. Various philosophical perspectives are discussed inclusive of utilitarianism and Kantian ethics. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

5 pages in length. Ethics represent the basis upon which all appropriate behavior is expressed in a civilized society. To exist without ethics is to exist without social conscience, a reality that leaves within its wake a social order that refuses to acknowledge the elements of good and bad. While it is ...

A 4 page paper which argues for the legalization of same sex marriages. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper considers Thiroux's ideas in creating a personal code of ethics. The code is based on the author's ethical guidelines. Other ideas are duly noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.