Beyond Freedom and Dignity

living a moral life. (Beyond Business Ethics..., n.d.) In the case of the EPA, it would be the quest to operate a morally sound government agency. The idea behind virtue ethics is the character of a person or business and their path to morality. The Greeks said that a morally sound person acquires their virtue by practice; practicing honesty, bravery, generosity and other good deeds. Virtue ethics focuses more on the person committing the act rather than the act itself. (Beyond Business…

camps which were said to “...began as simple prisons for political prisoners, such as members of the rival Communist or Social Democratic parties, as well as journalists who refused to support the Nazi cause” (“Concentration” 3). Hitler stole the freedom of the people who were against his party with the use of punishment and torture. This would help him stay in power and make sure that no one could overthrow him or his party. The Holocaust was seen mainly to be the elimination of people who…

It provides humanity with identity and also freedom and capacity to flourish. We as humans…

on its own, it should be treated like a human being, and should be given a fair opportunity to live. Performing an abortion during the third trimester unjustly takes the life of a defenseless human being. I agree with pro-life advocates that the dignity of a viable fetus’ life should be respected because a premature-born baby can survive on its own during the third trimester. Therefore, the restriction on abortions during the third trimester of a pregnancy, which is part of the Roe v. Wade…

unjustified. Because to claim that some actions are justified not on their own merit but purely by their status in an agreement, is false. And for Socrates to accept that the risk of wrongful conviction is itself part of the agreement with the state is beyond the understanding of human rights…

African Epic Legend Sundiata by David Wisniewski, is a disabled prince who becomes king and who wants to protect his land, while Amari, The female hero from the realistic book Copper Sun by Sharon M. Draper, is a young enslaved woman who fights for freedom and justice. However both of these heroes fight for themselves and others. On both of their quests, Amari and Sundiata both…

Globalize ADA Have you ever noticed that Americans with disabilities have so much more benefits than people with disabilities anywhere else? Even a question like that is a little far-fetched. Americans with disabilities do not have the proper accommodations but that is definitely better than having no accommodations at all. People with disabilities in other countries believe it or not, have no accommodations whatsoever. I strongly believe that each country in the world should have their own…

to make decisions, free from government or societal intervention, with regards to his or her own self. This liberalist viewpoint is of particular importance with regards to the medical system. As a result of individual liberty, there is intended freedom within the medical…

need to understand and evaluate Ambedkar's philosophy, mission and the relevance of his ideas, thoughts and ideals in a proper perspective for an honest movement for removing inequality, casteism, untouchability and hatred giving practical shape to freedom, equality, democratic values and humanistic ideals enshrined in the supreme law of the land the Constitution of…

Having a dream is a wonderful opportunity to expand and make an impact in the lives of others, yet oftentimes these dreams are given up when they require a commitment people are unwilling or unable to give. The play A Raisin in the Sun focuses on the dreams of the Youngers, an African American family living in the Southside of Chicago around 1950, and their journey to achieve them. The Younger family is made up of Mama, her daughter Beneatha, her son Walter Lee and his wife Ruth, and their son…