Essays 91 - 120
In four pages this essay analyzes Emerson's quote and the philosophies that inspired this outlook....
Most people like an ordered existence. It makes them feel comfortable with the real uncertainty of life. Descartes made "doubt" a ...
In five pages this paper contrasts and compares the philosophies of Socrates and Aristotle with virtue concepts being the primary ...
explain why this is so. Descartes also questioned the ability of a dreamer to know whether or not he is dreaming. Many people do a...
she werent sincere, she simply wouldnt do it. This is an advantage of having the control she does - she can choose what she wants ...
to discern between what is true and what is opinion has led humanity toward incredible advances in knowledge over the last several...
dominated by Aristotelianism (McMullen, 2002). Due to the dominance of Aristotelianism, the idea of mechanical philosophy did not...
In fifteen pages this paper examines the intention of philosophy from a historical perspective that includes consideration of phil...
In six pages two different yet surprisingly similar philosophies are compared and contrasted with particular emphasis on the cultu...
In 5 pages this paper discusses how Hamlet's characterization was influenced by the philosophies of Saint Augustine of Hippo, Plat...
Probably not. The same is true for Enron management. We know now that Enron gave itself over to greed and arrogance in its busin...
of ethics or if you face an ethical dilemma; cooperate with any investigation of a possible ethics violation and report ethics vio...
or private practice, we agree and understand that our ethical conduct overrides all other considerations" (p. 4). While this may s...
in death is a wise safeguard. In the early part of the twentieth century, rationalizations abounded in medical literature that def...
informed consent as one would with other patients, who are not of this culture. Such questions that address the role of the law ...
physicians, theologians, and lawyers in founding journals, research centers, hospital and medical school committees, departments, ...
In twelve pages a company case study set in Germany is the focus of an examination of corporate ethics and programs that can encou...
code for further guidance. The medical professions are well known for their codes of conduct, these cover the total behavi...
what serves the greatest number serves the greater good" (London A12), rather than what is favorable for a few. Indeed, this has ...
from discriminatory practices in the past. The proposed hiring policy of the Kosovo immigrant is a positive action directed towar...
products. They sell images, values, goals, concepts of who we are and who we should be--they shape our attitudes and our attitudes...
be seen as the embodiment of the norms, values and beliefs. These may be seen as isolated within the company, or reflections of th...
construction, use and maintenance. Smiths point was that the structure itself may not be too costly in terms of initial outlay, b...
situations where lying is attached to a greater good, no one can predict the future. The premise is therefore sound as a maxim. In...
2000). Here is an example: A young person is in an accident and has been in a persistent vegetative state for months. The family...
ethical theory, utilitarianism and deontology often enter the picture. Mill (2001) for example, who is a utilitarian, claims that ...
can help to guide the decision making and create a firm foundations that will help to ensure that the outcomes are the best possib...
social order that refuses to acknowledge the elements of good and bad. Correspondingly, Fontana (2003) points out how the good "a...
but also data from the client that can be seen as personal, not only qualifications and experience, but more personal issues such ...
add to this there is also a general agreement that this is unethical as well as illegal. However, it is not always this clear-cut,...