Islamic ethics

There are many people who would describe the term ethical behavior as knowing the difference between right and wrong. Unfortunately, ethics is neither black nor white, it does not always present itself in a perfect package making it easy to choose between the two. There are countless times when making the ethical decision is confusing, uncertain, and especially difficult. At times, the initial decision may appear to be innocent and ethical; however, the repercussions that may not surface for…

Unlike viruses and worms though, Trojans do not reproduce by infecting other files nor do they self-replicate. Kantianism and Utilitarianism in Ethics Kantian ethics are based upon the teachings of philosopher Immanuel Kant. According to Kant, motive is the most important thing to consider when determining if something is ethical. As such, Kant believed that a moral action is performed out of a sense…

Should any constraint ought to be placed on the freedom of a business to export capital for production abroad. Adam Smith would argue that when people are free to pursue their own economic interest they will produce the greatest good for all (Shaw and Barry, 154-155.) I disagree with Adam Smith and take a utilitarian stance on this issue where the company needs to act in ways to produce the most happiness for the most people (Shaw and Barry, 59 – 62.) I feel a company has a moral obligation to…

Professionalism, Ethics and Law Initial Apprehensions When I realized that I would be taking a course focusing on ethics and legal issues in counseling, I must admit that I was a bit intimidated. Weeks before the course started, I mentioned to my husband that I may need his encouragement and help since he is an attorney. The only prior knowledge that I had on law and ethics was through overhearing my husband talk about legal issues and ethics related to current events that we see on the nightly…

In the text Famine, Affluence and Morality, Peter Singer theorizes that many developed countries like the United States should be eager and ready to engage in activities that would aid in the extinction of famine and disasters that occur throughout the world. It is clear that Singer believes that this can only be accomplished once developed nations realize that there is an ethical duty to do so. Throughout this text Singer states three obligations that would help the Bengal region, which is the…

is robbing another relationship of it. Does the husband care for and maintain a valued bond with his wife or is this affair diminishing their marriage and dependence for one another? According to psychologist Carol Gilligan, the ethics of care focuses on an “ideal ethic where everyone will be treated with equal respect and that no one will be left alone to hurt” (p. 35,…

In Folkways, William Graham Sumner claimed that morality is actually just a reflection of the mores. He further argued that since morality came from the typical culture groups, it should be only bounded within the group but not universally. The thesis Sumner raised in his argument, aka, ethical relativism, had been challenged by many objections. In this essay, I will provide one objection of ethical relativism and argue that even Sumner attempted to address the objection; his thesis is still…

“So then, while we have opportunity, let us do well to all people and especially to those who are of the household of the faith” Galatians 6:10 (Dake’s Annontated Reference Bible). As Christians we are faced with making ethical decisions not only about ourselves, but also about others and this is especially important in our business professions. God has taught us that we should treat others with respect and dignity and should treat them, as we would like to be treated. When Christians make…

Imagine living in a fantasy world where everything is pitch perfect the way you wanted to be, but then, you wake up to the harsh reality to feel trapped and animated on the inside. This is how I first view my life story for the last three years. At first, I never thought this class would help me realize who I am nor what I have to value until eight weeks ago. To start off, I have looked at my life in a new light and sees how I should understand others before I judge them, as well as, to…

artifacts, are lived in a natural ecology where resources—soil, air, water, photosynthesis, climate—are matters of life and death. Culture and nature have entwined destinies, similar to (and related to) the way minds are inseparable from bodies. So ethics needs to be applied to the environment (Rolston…