1. Introduction: The problem or issue the author addresses is who should control the means of production – the private or the public. 2. Summary of the article/argument. von Hayek counters Galbraith’s The Dependence Effect by pointing out that the crux of the argument relies on a flaw that ultimately leads a faulty conclusion. While agreeing that many of our wants are created by production‚ von Hayek illustrates that society’s “highest” desires‚ including art‚ literature and education‚ are
Premium Means of production Mona Lisa Ethics
Utopia :often Utopia An ideally perfect place‚ especially in its social‚ political‚ and moral aspects‚ and an impractical‚ idealistic scheme for social and political reform. Each person has their own vision of utopia‚ the above sentance is Oxford’s Dictionary’s definition of it. Utopia means an ideal state‚ a paradise‚ a land of enchantment. It has been a central part of the history of ideas in Western Civilization. Philosophers and writers continue to imagine and conceive plans for an ideal state
Premium Ethics Morality Utilitarianism
In the ethical simulation Aaron Web an employee in the IT department of the company we worked for wrote a blog about some confidential information within in our company. It is against company policy for employees to release confidential information about our company. In this company it is my duty not to reward employees who violate the code of conduct or break the law‚ to honor employees’ right to free expression even when they are critical of the company‚ and to ensure that privileged information
Premium Ethics Peter Singer John Stuart Mill
TO WHAT EXTENT IS UTILITARIANISM COMPATIBLE WITH CHRISTIANITY The main idea of utilitarianism (U) is to create ‘the greatest pleasure for the greatest number of people’. This is similar to Christianity and the golden rule ‘love your neighbour as yourself’. With situation ethics‚ in a dilemma you should always do the most loving and compassionate thing. However in contrast to the utilitarian idea that you should try and greatest happiness for the most people‚ Christian ethics would look at everyone
Premium Utilitarianism Christianity Peter Singer
Organ donation is a significant trend used tremendously in the 21st century. It could benefit everyone‚ including men‚ women and newborns. Organ donation is the tissue removal from a body to be transplanted into another. The giver can be either a living donor‚ someone who is brain dead‚ or who has recently died. This case study will reflect on Nurse Jackie’s episode in which Nurse George follows a series of actions to save other lives. I’d like to mention briefly for myself; I found these actions
Premium Ethics Morality Utilitarianism
The Truman Show A utopia is defined as an imaginary place or state of things in which everything is perfect. Its social conditions and members of society are simply flawless. Society yearns for this unrealistic world even though perfection is an unachievable goal. Through analyzation of the film The Truman Show‚ it is clear that society both desires and recognizes the misconceptions of an idealistic world. This film emphasizes society’s yearning to surround themselves with the comforts of a media
Premium Ethics Utilitarianism Morality
Utilitarianism Definitions of Justice like “giving individuals what they deserve” or “equal distribution of resources” cause tension with utilitarianism concept because it states that what people ‘deserve’ is not essential as maximizing the overall well-being. The concept of utilitarianism is to maximize happiness or minimize suffering and none of these concepts bears a direct relationship with the concept of justice. So‚ a decrease in suffering or increase in happiness will not correlate with an
Premium Ethics Morality Utilitarianism
All men are created equal‚ yet ‚ this blanketed statement is narrow to “some men” when one’s inalienable rights are stripped from them. Is this collective “all men” inclusive of innocent people who are brutalized and profiled based on their skin color? How do we guarantee life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness to those who walk the seemingly infinite trail of oppression daily. Oppression stands tall and mocks us. If I am not a part of “all men”‚ then who am I? We are presented with the opportunity
Premium Political philosophy Human rights Law
Memorandum To: Hospital Staff‚ Peer Review Committee‚ Hospital Trustees From: -Lead Surgeon Date: January 20‚ 2013 Subject: Heart Transplant Candidate The purpose of this memorandum is to come to a conclusion about which individual should receive the heart transplant taking into account ethics. There are three people who are in need of the organ transplant; Jerry‚ Lisa‚ and Ozzy. In order to make an informed decision it is important to look at all three cases. Candidate #1- Jerry is a
Premium Organ transplant Organ Peter Singer
“As scientists‚ we are driven to make decisions based on our findings. As public health professionals‚ we are obligated to protect the interest of our health.” – Dr. Adrienne Katner. Following Dr. Scharf’s lecture on ethic essentials and Dr. Katner’s first-hand experience with fighting the good fight‚ I spent the remainder of the day fixated not on the issues discussed in class‚ but those that weren’t. I couldn’t help but think about all of the unaddressed public health concerns that plague our
Premium Ethics Utilitarianism Jeremy Bentham