Category: Ethics
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Analysis of Soren Kierkegaard’s Concept of an Ethical Life
Soren Kierkegaard did not believe that God defined and created human morality, instead he believed that it was up to us as individuals to define our own morals, values, and ethics. Kierkegaard wanted man to ‘wake up’ and renounce the cosy, sentimental illusions of modern life. He defined this change as absorbing the lower form…
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Critisism of Garrett Hardin’s Idea of Lifeboat Ethics
Table of contents The Lifeboat Analogy Tragedy of the Commons Analysis and Criticism of Hardin’s Lifeboat Concept Conclusion Works Cited In his article, “Living on a Lifeboat,” population biologist Garrett Hardin made an influential, albeit controversial, argument regarding the process of wealth and resource distribution (Hardin 1974). This paper will explore his main arguments, that…
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Critical Analysis of Hardin’s Arguments in Lifeboat Ethics
In “Lifeboat Ethics: The Case Against Helping the Poor” I do find the counterclaim to be unreasonable. The counterclaim of the argument is that the government should not help the poor due to its limited resources. It is not reasonable. I feel the government should give its resources to the poor instead of using it…
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Ethical Concerns of Beauty Pageants
Beauty pageants fall under a type of competition that hopes to define femininity and self-love, but end up doing the opposite. This essay explores the ethical concerns of beauty pageants, like the objectification of women, reinstatement of eurocentric beauty standards, and the promotion of harmful ideas that affect women’s self-image. The first ethical concern of…
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Personal Ethics and Integrity in Our Life
Table of contents Self-knowledge Offers Ethics Unethical Behavior that Affect on Integrity Positive Emotions Towards Work Conclusion These years have created much reflection and investigation of the marvel of trust. Honesty is the act of being straightforward and demonstrating a reliable and firm adherence to solid good and moral standards and qualities. In morals, trustworthiness…
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Importance and Improvement of Personal Ethics
Table of contents Introduction Ethics in Interpersonal Communication Importance of Personal Ethics How to Improve Personal Ethics? Conclusion Introduction Ethics means policies and principals govern a person’s behaviour. Integrity is being honest and trustworthy of a person’s action. As you have requested, this article will explain how and integrity is an important factor to build…
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Aquinas’ Theory on The Universe as The First Intellect
Table of contents Introduction Aquinas’s metaethical views Works cited Introduction Aquinas emphasizes that the universe is the first universe intellect. It enables man to strive towards faith. Additionally, it comes through God directly and it is complete and self-sufficient. On the other hand, Aquinas believes that we can never achieve complete or final happiness in…
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Librarianship on Thomas Aquinas’ Ethical Philosophy
Library has become the house of books and a conducive place for the people who love to read. Collection of the library is growing in terms of print and non-print materials. Ergo, as it grows, it needs someone who can take care of it and provide it to the library user which is the librarian.…
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Immanuel Kant Philosophy: Idea of ethics and Define ‘Good Will’
Table of contents Introduction Immanuel Kant The Goodwill What is goodwill? The will and willingness Goodwill and reason The goodwill is good without limitation Conclusion Reference List Introduction Immanuel Kant, one of the most active philosophers in the history of Western philosophy, in his famous work Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Moral discusses the idea…
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The Lost of Ethics in The Little Albert Experiment
In the modern-day psychological practise certain and guidelines must be followed to ensure a safe experiment conditions to ensure participants are protected from; mental and physical harm/ramifications. The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research outlines the guidelines on ethical conduct for those conducting psychological practise, some of the main guidlines or “values” that…