Essays and Research Papers on Ethics

3 pages on Sir Thomas More's depiction in 'A Man For All Seasons.' Some of the primary concerns of this essay deal with More's predicament and moral dilemma. It is argued that he was indeed a man of great virtue who -- under the circumstances -- preserved his integrity. No Bibliography.

A 5 page overview of the changes in land use ethics experienced in this country since its settlement by Europeans. Discusses the current state of environmental permitting and gives examples of the problems which still exist. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the factors that determine population growth in general, and provides a comparison of population growth in Jordan and the other countries of the Middle East. This paper considers factors like economic development and population aging as they impact the rise in population growth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses what honesty is, or should be. Honesty, though different for everyone, is very much a virtue if implemented in an altruistic manner. Honesty should not be used selfishly, nor with ill intent. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. What, if any, moral and ethical obligation is humanity under within the scope of existence? The writer discusses this topic with references to Kant, Scheler, Williams and DeBeauvoir. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

9 pages in length. The volatile controversy concerning cloning is not one that is easily solved. When perusing several articles on the subject of cloning, there are any number of excellent arguments on each side of the issue; however, many of these arguments are nothing more than scare tactics or ridiculous claims that ...

A 5 page analysis of Eileen Appelbaum and Rosemary Batt's book on changes in the American workplace. The writer gives a summation of authors' overall approach, detailing the structure and approach of this text. No additional sources cited.

6 pages in length. Bias can accurately be described as an inclination of temperament or outlook. More often than not, bias is defined as a negative outlook. Bias is nothing more than an opinion, or perhaps critical thinking. For this reason bias does not necessarily mean a negative aspect of something; bias ...

A 1 page essay on academic integrity, which is defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 10 page paper which discusses various aspects of both sides to the abortion issues. Both sides to the controversy are discussed, as well as current statistics, trends, and involvement in the abortion issues. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper that examines court cases that have challenged the practice of euthanasia, or an individual's right to end one's own life when faced with terminal illness or a vegetative state. Focus is on two 1997 cases in particular, Cruzan v. Missouri Department of Health and Washington v. Glucksberg. Included are ...

7 pages in length. Charles Taylor condones the notion of progress – it is just the residual effect that modernity creates that has him rather perturbed. In his book entitled "The Ethics Of Authenticity," Taylor weighs the quest of modernity to the fundamental aspects of being humane by questioning the very actions by ...

This 5 page paper addresses both sides of the controversy concerning testing of animals. Both pro and con arguments are fully examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper explores the issue of cultural relativism in the context of arguments made by Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the societal retributions of human cloning. Illuminates the potentially positive impacts of cloning but weighs them against the more negative aspects such as the ethics of "making" children, the potential of the procedure only being within reach of the wealthy, and the problem of unauthorized use of the genetic ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this feminist philosopher's work and ideas. There is an attention to ethics and morality and how it is important in daily life. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses professional ethics as they involve sexual attraction between a therapist and a client within the therapy relationship. Ethical Guidelines are presented. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A philosophical critique of any given argument must rest on the merits as well as the faults of the presentation of the argument. An argument is only as solid as the logic it is formed on. This 5 page paper asserts that the argument presented in the article, All Animals Are Equal by Peter Singer is not ...

(5pp)As we begin a new century the life of Albert Anatasia sounds like something out of an Al Capone movie - and it is! Most stories of his life begin with his death: 'Albert Anastasia, 'Lord High Executioner' of Murder, Inc., was rudely dispatched from his throne yesterday when two gunmen walked into ...

This 5 page paper argues that although there are compelling reasons for developed countries to help third world nations, providing them with low cost medications will not alleviate their problems. The challenges of globalization are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

(5pp) Carol Gilligan is associate professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her 1982 book, In a Different Voice, presents a theory of moral development which claims that women tend to think and speak in a different way than men when they confront ethical dilemmas. Gilligan contrasts a feminine ethic of care ...

A 4 page paper which discusses racial and ethnic discrimination today as they relate to traditional applied ethics. The essays examined are "The Color-Blind Principle" by Bernard Boxill, "Affirmative Action: The Price of Preference" by Shelby Steele, and "Racisms" by Kwane Anthony Appiah. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper provides an analytical view of the issues of adultery and divorce through a comparison of Mexican-American and caucasian families. This paper utilizes the views of Kant regarding the ethics in interpersonal relationships and shapes a view of the application of Kant's perspectives as a component of views of cultural groups, ...

15 pages in length. Perhaps the most critical of all issues associated with the breach of any moral code is that of trust. When, for example, the pastoral post is occupied by one who asserts his vow of ethics and morality, it is expected that this pledge will be continually upheld throughout the ...

A 9 page paper which presents an ethical and moral dilemma within the work place. The paper presents an illustration of the dilemma, an identification and analysis of the dilemma and its components, and recommendations for solving the dilemma. Bibliography lists 3 sources.