Rational egoism

Byrhtnoth’s Ofermod: An Act of Heroism A magnificent variety of noble characteristics were portrayed in Old English literature as examples of Anglo-Saxon spirits. Despites that all national heroes are extraordinarily distinctive, one universal trait was shared in all individuals: The Ofermod, or Pride, a dignified sense of one’s identity. For example, In the Battle of Maldon, the orally transmitted poetry that illustrated the grand battle led by English earl Byrhtnoth against invasion of Viking…

Business Ethics Discuss how the ethical scenario in consideration can be analysed within the framework of 2 principal ethical theories. How do the theories support your views, or not as the case may be? Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the theories in the context of the ethical scenario in your selected company. • Introduction • Description of theories chosen • Director’s Loans • The Anglo Tapes • Strengths and Weaknesses of theories • In context to Anglo Business Ethics…

79. Lesser of Two Evils Principle & Gethsemane Law Under the ‘dark radiation, ’ the Spiritual Science considers all effects of the Divine Creative Principle with a basis in Egoistical Existence which consistently stimulates the outpouring of such ‘ugly’ tendencies of Consciousness into Physical realms. An unequivocal connection exists between “…hate, envy, jealousy, ruthlessness, lust for power, pride, self-satisfaction, and boastfulness, and the universal consequences in the form of murder,…

ETHC-445 Principles of Ethics Final Exam http://uphomework.com/downloads/ethc-445-principles-ethics-final-exam/ 1. (TCOs 2, 4, 5, 6) The idea that the assisted suicide of terminally ill patients should be allowed simply at the patient’s direction reflects what type of ethics? (Points : 5) Hobbes’ State of Nature Rand’s Objectivism Aristotle’s concept of Virtue Thomas Aquinas’ concept of conscience Socrates’ concept of excellence 2. (TCOs 1, 2, 7) What is the moral ideal of temperance…

Midterm Gender and Work Durkheim Application: When a person thinks of how Durkheim would apply his theory to the complications of gender and work, one must think of collective conscience. Collective conscience is defined as a “shared set of beliefs, ideas and morals that guides and bring together social groups” (119). Gender being considered a component of social groups. A society with in mechanical solidarity is categorized to have a high sense of collective conscience; which has a shared…