Academic papers on Ethics

A Utilitarian Response Justifying Alien Abductions
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...
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Conflict of Interest
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.
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Ethics And Society
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...
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Argument for Same Sex Marriages
A 4 page paper which argues for the legalization of same sex marriages. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Personal Code of Ethics
This 5 page paper provides a personal code of ethics based on principles entrenched in American society. Religion and philosophy is discussed. Kant's categorical imperative is mentioned. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Designing a Personal Code of Ethics
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.
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Elia Kazan: Hero or Coward?
A 3 page paper which examines an article titled
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Conspicuous Consumption and Morality
A 4 page consideration of the question of whether conspicuous consumption is morally wrong. The author includes numerous Biblical quotes demonstrating that while wealth is not necessarily evil, when it leads to the idolatry of things it is not...
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Engineering Ethics
This 12 page paper provides an overview of this issue. William LeMessurier's decision to withhold information from the public regarding the structural defects of the Citicorp building in New York City, and to later expose his knowledge about the...
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Illumination and Sound Engineering
This 4 page paper provides an overview of this issue. Illumination and sound engineering are two seemingly different conceptual and structural areas that are often interconnected. In recent years, for example, efforts to reduce energy consumption...
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The Ethics of Authenticity
This 5 page paper relates the central beliefs of Charles Taylor, in his book Ethics of Authenticity. Taylor provides some interesting and valid arguments regarding the nature of mankind and the substantial changes that man has gone through in...
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: The Ethics of Patient Treatment
This 5 page paper relates the fact that One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a perfect example of how NOT to treat patients. The 1975 film addressed the issue of mental illness and the medical community's response. Though the conditions and patient...
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Ethical Issues For Psychologists
For this 9 page paper, the writer was asked to create and discuss issues that could be viewed as a violation of the six principles of the APA's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. The writer begins by listing those principles...
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Philosophy of ethics and the question of honesty
A paper which looks at issues of honesty and "telling the truth" from a number of different ethical and philosophical perspectives, including utilitarianism, virtue ethics, deontology, contractarianism and communitarianism. Bibliography lists 9...
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Militarism in England and India
This 7 page paper provides an overview of the militarism in England and India. This paper considers the origins and purpose. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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