utilitarianism is we have a moral obligation to produce the greatest happiness to the greatest number of people (Mill‚ p. 364) and Peter Singer believes we have a moral obligation to help others less fortunate than we to the extent at which no more moral good comes of comparable significance to the bad thing that we “ought” prevent (Singer‚ p. 874). How is it that we are somehow philosophically indebted to society and required to alleviate suffering? Can such an obligation even be construed moral? I contend
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i believe people would be more empathetic and understanding to her situation. Doumia pities him‚ and promises not to leave him. She acts very self righteous‚ saying that she is not a sinner and therefore has no need for him. Yes they did have an obligation. Churches‚ even present day‚ should pray for the sick. Either for them to get healed or to be sent to heaven. I believe that she was being over dramatic. He gives Katerina and her kids some money He reveals his admiration for Dounia‚ and that he
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(possibly the principle‚ if not the only‚ reason) that we should obey a law is that it is a law. In fact‚ with the exception of a special class of laws‚ it is no reason at all. This is the core of discussion whether there is a general moral obligation to obey the law. This discussion started in the 1970’s in the United States. The background to it was the civil rights movement in the United States‚ and the Vietnam War with its political scandals. People who disagreed with the governments’ policies
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CSR as Social Obligation Over the last century‚ many scholars tried to conceptualise CSR and its management applications. Bowen (1953) was the first to launch the concept of CSR as a social obligation. According to him‚ CSR is a social obligation “to pursue those policies‚ to make those decision‚ or to follow those lines of action which are desirable in terms of objectives and values of our society”. Carroll (1979)‚ following Bowen’s thinking‚ identified four stages of CSR development: economic
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Amanda Prieto Bus 233-004LY Criminal Law Essay 10/14/11 Obligations and Rights As what I have read‚ the obligations and rights in reference to criminal law‚ every case is different. The most common cases when defending oneself against a criminal charge are “I didn’t do it” and “I did it but I shouldn’t be held responsible.” In one of the defenses of a criminal charge‚ there is one topic where people are innocent until proven guilty. It is an actual presumption where the judge and jury assume
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OBLIGATIONS AND CONTRACTS Book IV‚ New Civil Code of the Philippines Title I‚ Obligations – Article 1156 to 1304 Title II‚ Contracts – Article 1305 to 1430 Outline of Topics: Obligations (Prelim-Midterm) Chapter 1- General Provisions Art. 1156-1162 i – Definition of Obligation ii – Sources of Obligation Chapter 2 – Nature and Effect of Obligation – Art. 1163-1178 - Obligations of Debtor - Rights of Creditor - Breaches of Obligation - Liabilities of Debtor - Remedies of Creditor -
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of the person acting‚ the person’s intention in carrying out the act‚ and particularly‚ the rule according to which the act is carried out. Deontology focuses on the duties and obligations one has in car¬rying out actions rather than on the consequences of those actions (Mosser‚ 2013). Therefore it is the ethical obligation to act only in those ways that all rational beings would find acceptable. Kant judges morality by looking at our ability to make rational choices. Kant’s rationale principle
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ADELFA PROPERTIES‚ INC.‚ petitioner‚ vs. COURT OF APPEALS‚ ROSARIO JIMENEZ-CASTAÑEDA and SALUD JIMENEZ‚ respondents.1 G.R. No. 111238 January 25‚ 1995 REGALADO‚ J.: The main issues presented for resolution in this petition for review on certiorari of the judgment of respondent Court of appeals‚ dated April 6‚ 1993‚ in CA-G.R. CV No. 34767 1 are (1) whether of not the "Exclusive Option to Purchase" executed between petitioner Adelfa Properties‚ Inc. and private respondents Rosario Jimenez-Castañeda
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I’ll begin by looking at Savulescu’s strong belief of the moral obligation to genetically modify humans. Recent studies have shown there are early indicators‚ in our genes‚ that determine certain aspects of our future characteristics. Savulescu states we are morally obligated to treat and prevent diseases. This is viewed as a medical intervention because we are promoting the child’s health. With our advances in technology‚ he also believes we are morally obligated to engage in genetic enhancement
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Life isn’t always simple for those in third world countries. Because of this‚ Peter Singer has said that we as a society have a moral obligation to help them by donating to charities. However‚ not everyone agrees with this point. Personally‚ I believe that you never have a moral obligation to do anything‚ unless you personally believe that you must. Some people may not feel obligated to help the citizens of poor countries. More often than not‚ this is because they believe that their charity will
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