Academic papers on Ethics

A Proposal for Limitations on Stem Cell Research and Human Cloning
This 10 page paper provides an overview on stem cell research and human cloning. It then presents the political and ethical arguments. The paper concludes with recommendations to limit the research but not completely ban it. Bibliography lists 10 ...
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Law and Morality
A 3 page paper which examines whether or not the law should be involved in the morality of our nation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Morality and the Government: Abortion
A 3 page paper which examines the government
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Does the End Justify the Means?
This four page paper discusses the statement that "a s long as the goal is noble, whatever means used to achieve it are acceptable". Using numerous examples the writer looks at both sides of the argument before concluding that the statement is...
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Ethics In Policy Analysis
A 3 page paper. Three categories of policy analysts and their basic emphases are reported. The issue that seems to drive policy analysis today is reported and the need for ethics to be included in policy analysis is discussed. Bibliography lists 3...
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Integrating Flannery O'Connor's "Revelation" With The Theological Concept Of Grace
5 pages in length. Grace, depending upon which faith one practices, is considered an inherent gift bestowed by Jesus upon man's mortality or an earned benefit that is only increased through receiving the Sacraments. While there is not single right...
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Ethical, Philosophical and Moral Issues in the Delivery of Health Care
A 15 page analysis of the numerous issues interlacing health care delivery. The author observes that while these issues are most often addressed from a strictly business approach, a philosophical analysis is often warranted. The utilitarian...
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NOT IN FRONT OF THE CHILDREN: OVER THE BOUNDARIES OF FREE SPEECH
This 3-page paper examines Heins' book "Not in Front of the Children," and determines, through this tutorial paper, that society, in its attempts to protect children from corrupting influenes, may actually be violating free speech as well.
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Abortion: An Argument in Ethics
A 6 page discussion of the ethics of abortion. The author approaches the topic from a consequentialist/nonconsequentialist view and incorporates the arguments of Aristotle, Kant's (deontological) categorical imperative of reason, and Mill's...
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The Trouble With Euthanasia
This 4 page paper uses James Rachels' well known argument for euthanasia, as a springboard for discussion. The paper does not agree with Rachels' premise. Many problems with his logic are duly noted. Examples are provided. No bibliography.
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Three Philosophical Dilemmas
A 4 page ethical analysis of the so-called "noble lie", the question of whether violence can ever be justified, and the ethical retributions of confidentiality as promoted by certain professionals. No sources are listed.
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Analysis of Jean Baudrillard's, "Simulations":
This 4 page paper examines Satre's notion of the free and authentic individual in light of Baudrillard's criticism. Therefore, this paper serves to compare and contrast the viewpoints of Baudrillard and Sartre in regards to their understanding of...
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The Future of Stem Cell Research
An 11 page overview of the current state of stem cell research and its potential for future benefit. Lamenting the current governmental restrictions on embryonic stem cell research, this paper emphasizes the myriad of possibilities that stem cell...
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Scientific Integrity and Partnership Issues
This 6 page paper examines a case study in ethics as it respects scientific research and national security. The paper evaluates the case study and also discusses limitations in research and national security in general. The McCarthy era is...
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Norma Rae: ethical viewpoints
A paper which looks at the film Norma Rae from the perspective of various ethical theories, including utilitarianism, consequentialism and Kant's deontology.
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