The misfit goes back and forth with the grandmother debating if he is perfectly innocent or an absolute criminal. In the beginning of the conversation, the Misfit agrees that he is a good man; however, later, he retracts that statement. He carefully considers everything the grandmother says about him being a good man, and how he was not a bit common (O’Connor 11). However, the grandmother did not mean good as moral or kind. She meant good as gullibility, poor judgment, and blind faith, none of…
In this paper, we are going to present an analysis regarding medical ethics, specifically Euthanasia and we will try to describe the position of a Consequentialist, Deontologist, and Virtue ethics philosophers and what their decision will be in reference to this dilemma. Subsequently we will compare and choose which position is the most appropriate to handle this ethical dilemma and explain why the others positions do not work. We will do our best to present enough evidence to support the…
There are a lot debatable conflicts about the subject of torture and if it is ever justified. Most individuals believe that torture violates the human dignity of the victim. Comparatively, other individuals express that some situations exist in which torture is justifiable, depending on the circumstances. Similarly, my original opinion on torture also expressed the belief that torture may be justified in certain situations. However, throughout the semester the ideals of Immanuel Kant, and the…
In 1981, a Christian woman called Dodie Osteen was diagnosed with a monastic cancer of the liver. She was told that without chemotherapy, she would only have weeks to live. Her husband told the doctor that they believed in miracles, and the miracle worker, Jesus. She went home without chemotherapy, and prayed to God for help in curing her. She lived as though she was not sick, and went about her daily life as normal, all the while praying to God to heal her. And she healed! She lived on without…
6. The film the Inside Job highlights many deficiencies at all levels that contributed to the financial meltdown. Actions could have been taken in order to avert the meltdown. The public ratings agencies such as Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s should have been accurately rating companies and investments rather than being concerned about protecting their business. It’s ridiculous that representatives would claim that their ratings are merely “opinions” and that they had no responsibility.…
Most would concur that businesses shouldn 't attempt to direct the enjoying some downtime moral or good lead of their representatives. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, was included for a situation with a 20-year old understudy who blamed him for sexually attacking her in a Georgia dance club. In spite of the fact that Roethlisberger was not charged, he was suspended for six games for damaging the NFL 's own behavior strategy. Occasions such as these can bring about a worker…
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary (n.d.), ethics are defined as “the principles of conduct governing an individual or a group.” Ethics are a part of every profession in the world. They are standards by which individuals actions are guided in their respective fields. Ethics will always play a part of decision making for every person, whether they are a banker, a doctor, or a teacher. In today’s law enforcement, ethics are a pivotal cornerstone upon which policing is based. It might…
Auto pilot driving, also called self-driving, a brand new industry that arises public concern currently, was initiated by Tesla Motor within current two years. As literally defines, autopilot driving is a system used in a car to drive or operate without hand-in control by drivers. Tesla Motor, obviously, is not the first enterprise, nor the only enterprise entering this new market. However, we cannot deny that this flag Silicon Valley company successfully attracts public’s focus; more…
Increased national concern has been raised over the depletion of America’s groundwater supply in recent years. Trends such as an increasing population as well as severe droughts have contributed to the development of what is a coming water crisis in the United States. With water being pumped out of the ground for consumption faster than it can be replenished, the Southwestern region of the United States, especially, are on the verge of running out of usable fresh water. The unsustainability of…
Your grandfather’s Alzheimer’s has progressed to such a degree that his mental capabilities are no more than those of a lab rat. Scientists are in need of test subjects, so your grandpa is shipped off to a facility where they test unregulated amounts of drugs, makeup, and shampoos on him. R. G. Frey uses this example of testing on cognitively impaired humans throughout his piece, “Moral Standing, the Value of Lives, and Speciesism.”. This paper will outline Frey’s arguments on why human life…