Academic papers on Ethics

Saving Private Ryan: ethical viewpoints
A paper which considers the film Saving Private Ryan from various ethical perspectives, including utilitarianism and Kantian deontology, with specific reference to military propaganda and the use of human beings as a "means to an end".
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Why Human Cloning is Wrong
This 3 page paper looks at human cloning and argues that it is wrong. Support is provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Noble Lie and medical ethics
A paper which looks at Plato's concept of the Noble Lie, and considers the way in which it might be applied to medical ethics: the writer explores the idea that "brain death" might be regarded as a modern example of a Noble Lie put forward by...
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Cloning: the law in France
A paper which looks at the ethical issues surrounding cloning, and in particular at the current legal position in France. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Individual Ethics and Society
A 4 page overview of how our personal ethics interlace all aspects of our lives. The author contends that these ethics are in most cases shaped by an extremely important facet of our culture, our religion. As a result not only are our personal...
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The Importance of Honesty in Nursing
An 8 page discussion of the importance of honesty as a value in nursing. Using the example of informed consent, the author demonstrates that honesty is a particularly important value in meeting up to the Canadian Code of Ethics for Registered...
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A Case Study in Ethics
This 3 page paper examines a case study submitted by a student. It is presumed that the president of the United States' best friend knows a lot of behind the scenes information. The president is acting unethically. Should the friend tell? No...
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Ethics and Justice
A 9 page paper exploring utilitarianism, deontology and teleology in terms of their effect on the US judicial system. Most of the paper discusses three cases decided by the Connecticut Supreme Court in 2005, identifying the type of ethical system...
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Why Would I Plagiarize?
3 pages in length. The student will want to discuss how there are several reasons why people might choose to plagiarize instead of compose and submit their own work: laziness, time restriction, perceived inability to create one's own paper,...
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Media Ethics: Enron
7 pages in length. The Enron debacle clearly illustrates how establishing and maintaining corporate ethics is the cornerstone to continued success, both on a personal and professional level. Constant nurturing of moral judgment and a specific code...
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Ethics and Morality
A 6 page paper which defines and discusses ethics and morality. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Moral Development in Adolescence
This 9 page paper examines moral development in adolescence. The sections are divided as a student requested in order to create a paper with an introduction, a review of literature and then a conclusion in respect to how the information may be...
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Ethics: Right and Wrong
A 7 page paper which examines ethics and what makes something right or wrong. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A Comparison of Codes of Ethics: American Counseling Association, Association of Christian Counselors, and American Association of Pastoral Counselors
A 6 page comparison of these ethical codes. The author points out the similarities and differences that exist between these major counseling organizations in regard to the codes of ethics they have put into place. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Policy Change Midstream: Ethical?
5 pages in length. Welfare reform, a current ethical issue that deals with a change in midstream of expectations established years ago, has been the focus of much apprehension where legitimate recipients are concerned; to change the system so...
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