that we could accept as universal laws – that is‚ rules we would be willing for everyone to follow in all circumstances. (Ruggeiro. V.R. ‚2011) 2.0 What Is a Virtue? The first systematic description of virtue ethics was written down by Aristotle in his famous work Nichomachean Ethics. Aristotle said that a virtue is a trait of character manifested in habitual action. The word “habitual” here is important. The virtue of honesty‚ for example‚ is not possessed by someone who tells the truth only
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Richard O. Mason Applying Ethics to Information Technology Issues The articles in this special section express a common theme: the use of information technology in society is creating a rather unique set of ethical issues that requires the making of new moral choices on the part of society and has spawned special implications for its members. Technology itself is not the only‚ nor necessarily the most responsible‚ cause of these issues. All ethical questions arise initially out of human
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In this paper‚ I will argue that Mill’s theory of morality does not withstand the philosophical reasoning; therefore‚ making his theory invalid. I will do so by first stating a brief synopsis of Mill’s theory and then provide two objections that go against his approach. Once I have given the two objections‚ I will discuss the response Mill gives for each of these objections. Finally‚ I will give a critical evaluation of Mill’s theory of Utilitarianism as well as give supporting evidence as to why
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to protect the company from a law suit I thought it was best to let him go as well. It was more important for me to think of what would be best for the company as a whole using Utilitarian ethics which focuses on the greater good for the greatest number of people in the company as well as Consequentialist Ethics which focuses on the consequences of a decision or action. I had to think about how other employee’s would react if this situation was taken lightly‚ as
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1. To define the term of the whistleblowing 2. To Discuss elements to execute whistleblowing 3. To present the case study related to whistleblowing 3 – (I) Gene G. James • The attempt of an employee or former employee of an organization to disclose what he or she believes to be wrongdoing in or by the organization. ― (II) Charles B. Fleddermann • Act by an employee of informing the public or higher management of unethical or illegal behavior by an employer or supervisor. 4
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1. What is Professional Counseling? The application of mental health‚ psychological or human development principles‚ through cognitive‚ affective‚ behavioral or systemic interventions‚ strategies that address wellness‚ personal growth or career development as well as pathology. 2. Counseling vs. Psychotherapy Psychotherapy is more internal‚ and deep. It is more focused on the past‚ whereas counseling is more focused on the present. In psychotherapy‚ insight is more important than change
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Laws and Ethics are actually two different things. When you say ethics‚ it is actually rules of conduct‚ it tells the society on how one should behave and it is the guiding rules when creating laws. It does not have punishment‚ unlike in the laws. Ethics depends on the person’s conscience and self worth. A person‚ who knows what is right from wrong‚ is a person who is ethical. Ethics is also defined as how individuals prefer to interact with one another. Stealing is a good example. Not stealing a wallet
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An Ethical Dilemma Introduction An ethical dilemma exists when the right thing to do is not clear or when members of the health care team cannot agree on the right thing to do (Potter‚ Perry‚ Stockert‚ & Hall‚ 2011). S.Z. is a 65-year-old Hispanic man who was admitted to the hospital for the third time in 6 months‚ for hyperglycemia. He is now scheduled to be discharged but his daughter pleads with the nurse that she does not want her father discharged because he is non-complaint with
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Torture In the article “The Truth about Torture”‚ Charles Krauthammer considers the ticking time bomb problem and argues that torture is sometimes not only morally permissible‚ but morally necessary. Krauthammer uses the example of terrorists in his example‚ what if we captured a terrorist with knowledge of an attack and the knowledge of future attacks; do we torture him for his information? Or simply just have him locked up? (Krauthammer 2). Utilitarian considerations are sufficient to justify
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Animal testing‚ also known as animal experiments is the use of animals for experimentation. It is assessed that between 100 – 150 million animals‚ including mice‚ rats‚ dogs‚ cats‚ fish‚ rabbits‚ and guinea pigs are utilized as a part of animal testing yearly around the world. Animals are used for several motives‚ such as food. Also‚ animals are used for testing countless products and medicines. Some of the products that involve animal testing are: drugs‚ cosmetics‚ and industrial chemicals. Animal
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