Category: Ethics
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Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities
Throughout history, women have been suppressed and rendered unequal and weaker than men. With this occurrence, many women have spoken out about why this is wrong and have fought for their rights in many ways. Judith Sargent Murray was one of these women, and as an advocate for women’s rights and an adamant, professional essayist,…
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Primary Justice Models in the American Legal System
With justice a decision of action that is fair and results in equality is considered ethically correct. “Justice is a concept of moral rightness based on ethics, rationality, law, natural law, religion, or equity. It is also the act of being just and/or fair” (Knauerhaze, 2012 pg 1 para 6). In America, tens of thousands…
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Why Study Humanities
Critical thinking, an understanding of art and human nature, as well as an idea of ??our place in society and in the natural world are the most important characteristics of an educated person. Historically, the humanities and general education subjects have contributed to the development of such a personality. However, what is happening in universities…
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Rethinking Justice: why the Death Penalty should be Abolished
The death penalty has always been a hot-button issue, sparking debates that cut deep into our moral and ethical fibers. But as society evolves, so too should our justice system. There are several powerful, human-centered reasons why the death penalty feels like an outdated relic in today’s legal landscape. Let’s start with the moral quandary…
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The Real Power Behind Jury Nullification: more than Just a Legal Loophole
When a jury knowingly acquits a guilty person because they believe the law is unfair, or that applying it in this particular case would be wrong, you’ve got what’s known as jury nullification. It’s one of those courtroom dramas that doesn’t get mentioned much in mainstream discussions, but it holds a powerful place in the…
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Revisiting the Hippocratic Oath: the Timeless Ethical Guideline
When you think about a doctor’s promise to “do no harm,” you might picture an ancient Greek physician solemnly swearing to uphold medical ethics. This image, steeped in tradition, originates from the Hippocratic Oath, one of the oldest binding documents in history. Despite being centuries old, this pledge continues to shape the moral fabric of…
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Ethics and Sexual Harassment: why is it Wrong
As we know, ethics “is the study of choices people make regarding right or wrong” (Ruggiero, page 2). Every person has different opinions, driven by their morals, values, and beliefs, about different things. This makes it hard to distinguish a line between what is right and what is wrong in the world. Opinions are formed…
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Honesty in Conduct Article: Honesty is the Best Policy
In the article, Honesty in Conduct, it portrays how honesty is the foundation of trust and trustworthiness in the context of business theory, practice, and decision making. When it comes to cheating, people may think about students cheating in school, however, cheating happens in all walks of adult life. This creates not merely a moral…
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Main Characters’ Similarities in Macbeth and Breaking Bad
Walter White in Breaking Bad takes the path of a drug baron after learning that he has stage 3 lung cancer. Walter enter the life of crime to ensure that he lives enough wealth for his family when he dies but he also does so to reclaim his manhood which has been lost due to…
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Lie in the Great Gatsby and the Ways we Lie
In Stephanie Ericsson’s essay “The Ways We Lie,” she articulates the roles and consequences that lies play in American culture. Ericsson’s assertive tone provides insight into the harmful effects of different lies, while also implying that lies are necessary for daily life. However, she also cites Martin Buber, a philosopher of dialogue, to bolster her…