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Technology and Ethical Guidelines, 2007.
This paper discusses the use of technology to define ethical guidelines.
1,295 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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In this article, the writer points out that the use of technologies to set and manage ethical standards is accelerating in companies globally, mainly as a result of the burgeoning growth of all forms of Internet communication including e-mail, voice mail, instant messaging, blogging and web surfing. Further, the writer notes that the use of technologies is having a direct impact on the cultures of companies today, with many cultures becoming much more transparent as a result. The writer maintains that many of the companies using technologies to monitor and, at times, enforce ethical standards and guidelines find that the span of control needs to be a flexible one.
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"The foundational elements of AUP programs however must first be defined from the core mission statement and values of a company. Often the rapid growth of technologies for communicating with the outside world force companies to define their core mission statements to make them more aligned with the rapidity and scope of changes occurring in their external environments. A prime example of this would be a manufacturing company changing from a mission statement of being the leader in a specific region of the U.S. to being a global leader. This shift in mission statement has an immediate and significant impact on the definition of an AUP and the technologies used to measure, monitor, and modify direction based on the needs of customers and the alignment of internal resources to respond to them."
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Scientific Innovation and Ethics, 2007.
Discussion of the fine line between scientific research and ethics.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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This paper explores controversial scientific research and the ethical questions it often raises. The paper itself is a brief discussion of the moral considerations some feel are raised by computer-assisted research. The author proposes that controversial research should not be stopped, but rather supervised by an expert, especially when the research has the capability of improving life. The author concludes, however, that finding an expert supervisor, whose opinions would be respected by opposing sides, would be the ultimate challenge.
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" An even better question would be why stop this research in the first place? One of the reasons why curtailing this type of research should be done would be if it was against the law, short-sighted that said law would be, or not. In an effort to stop ongoing research in this field of study from getting to "out of hand", laws banning this type of research may be created and then implemented. The result(s) of such a law, or laws, would be to force the doctor(s) conducting the research to go overseas to conduct the research where such laws would not be in effect."
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Religious Interpretation, 2007.
An analysis of the concept of using prayer for one's own personal desires, such as the success of a hockey team.
908 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses the view that religion can be adapted to the needs of the contemporary man and that prayer can serve his own personal and collective desires. It discusses this, particularly in the context of a church's call to prayer for the success of a hockey team 2006. The paper analyzes the positive and negative aspects of this use of prayer.
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"The world is in a constant change and the society at large is experiencing massive drifts from its original system of values. The appeal to engage in a religious act, that of praying, for attaining a goal that is not essential to achieving moral justice or having a lofty aim is, in some views, an involution of the social order caused especially by globalization. According to some authors, the internationalization beyond any traditional borders of exchanges and activities has led, aside from an increase in the percentage of the poor population, to a lack of moral coherence and a devalorization of the traditional religious percepts. This could be the explanation for the use of a Christian call for a rather unimportant event, should the winning of such a coveted title be seen from the perspective of Christian moral criteria."
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Freedom of Association, 2006.
A discussion regarding the right to free association.
1,812 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper analyzes the concept of the right to freedom, the value of freedom and the right to freedom of association. The paper focuses specifically on the case of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. According to the paper, the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity was denied establishment due to the fact that they would violate the institution's gender-discrimination policy.
Table of Contents:
I: Facts
The Right to
II. Issue
III. Argument
IV. Summary and Conclusion
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"At the time the First Amendment was conceived, it was known as: "Article the Third." When Virginia joined eight other states to ratify the Bill of Rights 215 years ago, two of the initial 12 amendments had already been abandoned. On Dec. 15, 179, the First Amendment claimed its place in history. (McMasters, 2000)"
"The verdict of the case to be argued on behalf of plaintiff, Alpha Epsilon Pi, that this organization's First Amendment rights have been violated, similarly claims a noteworthy space in today's time in history. "
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AMC Theaters' Wheelchair Accessibility, 2006.
A discussion regarding people in wheelchairs.
993 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper takes a look at how people in wheelchairs are pitied and treated with less respect than they deserve. The paper discusses how people with disabilities fight to gain rights and independence, as they do not want charity, nor do they want to be perceived as super heroes. The paper then goes on to discuss wheelchair accessibility in movie theaters and other popular public places.
Table of Contents:
I: Images
People in Wheelchairs
II. Legal Concerns
Wheelchair Accessibility in Movie Theaters
III. Power Points to Ponder
What if . . .
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"People in wheelchairs, along with numerous other people with disabilities, are individuals with rights, Openden reports Joseph P. Shapiro to stress in his 1994 book, No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement. Often, in the past, individuals in wheelchairs were pitied and treated with less respect than they deserved. Today, Openden notes: "Poor treatment of people with disabilities is also prevalent in public, perpetuated by images of pity, such as the poster child Tiny Tim or the "supercrip" who transcends his or her disability rather than accepting it."
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Christianity and Human Rights, 2006.
A discussion regarding the responsibility of Christianity in relation to global human rights, focusing specifically on the Darfur Region of Sudan.
1,429 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses how Christians and Christian missionaries have an obligation regarding basic human rights. The paper focuses on non-Christian regions, more specifically on the Darfur Region of Sudan.
The paper also discusses how the approach to spreading Christianity has evolved.
Outline:
Introduction
New Missionaries
Not a Competition
A More Quiet Missionary
Conclusion
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"There are those who have alleged that the Anglican Church has forgotten its missionary responsibility In fact, quite the opposite is true; the Anglican Church acknowledges more than ever the need for missionary work; it acknowledges, too, the new approach to missionary work in that that mission is accomplished better today through deeds than a high profile visibility that serves to agitate and instigate violence. "A globe hangs from the ceiling of the church's two story entrance. Beneath it there is a miniature lighthouse urging members to 'share the light.' "The Wheaton Bible Church hasn't forgotten its missionary work, it, like so many other missionary organizations reaching out to the world today, just goes about it differently."
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Animal Rights, 2007.
An analysis of Immanuel Kant's views on animals' feelings and rights.
1,272 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of animal rights. Specifically, it investigates what Immanuel Kant believed about the treatment of animals and animal rights. It discusses how Kant might have felt about the use of animals for biomedical research. It also provides criticisms of Kant's views on animals' feelings and rights.
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"Kant would probably agree with animal testing, as it can aid the treatment of many human diseases, and the harm of a few animals for the good of rational human beings makes perfect sense. However, if animals can indeed feel pain and can suffer, then animal testing is often cruel and abusive. Kant might agree morally with using animals to save human lives, but a visit to a testing laboratory might change his view. Many of the cruelties these labs use in the name of science are difficult to view. Cohen believes that using animals in all testing does not make sense, but it does make sense in areas where there is the most risk to humans in testing. However, another animal rights expert disagrees. He writes, "Rights thought dictates that we cannot kill one rights-holder to save another - or even more than one other - whether or not the life of the former is 'different' from that of the latter" (Zak 281). This certainly is far from Kant's views on animals and their value to society. Kant feels they have little value other than intrinsic and humanistic value, and so, there is nothing ethically wrong with using them to benefit and enhance human life."
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Cloning and Stem Cell Research, 2006.
A look at the issues of religion versus science in relation to cloning and stem cell research.
1,085 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper reviews and discusses religion versus science in regards to cloning and stem cell research. According to the paper, the clash between science and religion has been ongoing since the start of the industrial revolution and the inception of modern science. The paper discusses how cloning techniques represent one of the most innovative scientific developments of this century, but simultaneously, this new technology clashes on many levels with the religious views and established perceptions that are still a strong part of modern society.
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"On the other side of the argument is the view that cloning technology and stem cell research will destroy family and religious institutions. More importantly, stem cell research is seen by many as a direct threat to religious perceptions and challenges the very meaning of what it is to be a human being. "Embryo cloning is the technology that would make the creation of eugenically engineered 'designer babies' commercially feasible". (Darnovsky M. 2002 ) This also relates to the growing concern in some quarters that technologies such as stem cell manipulation can be subject to abuse. "Many disability rights activists argue that it is being used in a misguided search for 'perfect' babies, and many feminists voice concern about its use to satisfy 'gender preference'." (Darnovsky M. 2002)"
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The WorldCom Scandal, 2007.
This paper examines the ethical considerations behind the WorldCom scandal.
1,403 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The paper provides an overview of the events surrounding the WorldCom scandal and discusses three ethical concepts of utilitarianism, Kantian ethics and discursive ethics. The paper shows how the company employed purposeful deceptive strategies to fool investors and other stakeholders into thinking the company was financially healthier than it truly was. The paper portrays how the Worldcom scandal is a prime example of unethical behavior driven by greed.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Analysis of the Topic
Statement of Position
Arguments in Support of this Position
Conclusion
From the Paper
"In the 1990s, WorldCom was one of the leading players in the telecommunications industry. However, as the industry took a downturn, WorldCom's history of growth faltered and forced the company to eventually abandon a plan to merge with Sprint, in the latter part of 2000. With this downturn came a decline in WorldCom's stock prices. Between 1999 and May 2002, the organization utilized fraudulent accounting methods to hide their deteriorating financial condition. Then CEO Bernard Ebbers, CFO Scott Sullivan, Controller David Myers, and Director of General Accounting Buford "Buddy" Yates led this unethical strategy ("MCI Inc.", 2006)."
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Virtue Ethics, 2007.
This paper discusses the background of the theory of virtue ethics.
855 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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The paper explains that virtue ethics refers to the theory or a system of philosophical belief that focuses on the entire personality or disposition of a person instead of actions alone. The paper discusses how virtue ethics were developed by ancient thinkers Plato and Aristotle but it was in the 1950s that interest in virtue ethics was renewed by Anscombe's famous paper ""Modern Moral Philosophy."
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"Prior to the 1960s, the field of normative ethics was largely dominated by deontology, which was based on the values and beliefs of eighteenth-century philosopher Immanuel Kant, and utilitarianism, which was based on the views of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century philosophers Jeremy Bentham and J. S. Mill. In most of the books published up until thirty years ago, virtue was discussed in terms of deontology or utilitarianism. Gradually a change was witnessed as people began searching for something beyond deontology and utilitarianism as it was found that these two theories did not encompass many important issues or had no answers for some modern problems. This gave rise to virtue ethics, which was not exactly seen as the third approach at first but attained a distinguished status of its own as it began to grow in stature and importance."
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Children Out of Wedlock, 2007.
An analysis of the morality issues surrounding athletes who have children out of wedlock.
2,657 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper discusses the morality of athletes and sports players having children out of wedlock. It explains that such behavior has negative effects not only on the athlete and team, but also on the child. In particular, the paper looks at this issue from the point of view of paternity cases that are brought against the athlete. The paper uses Kantian morality to suggest that by having children out of wedlock, the athlete is not making a moral decision.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Athletes and Children Out of Wedlock
Out of Wedlock Children by Athletes, A Reflection of Society?
Effects of Out of Wedlock Children by Athletes
A Kantian Moral Perspective Regarding Out of Wedlock Children by Athletes
Conclusion
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"One has to also consider the effect on the players' teammates, when considering the morality of their actions. Professional sports players, such as those on basketball, baseball, or football teams, are not individual sportsmen, but instead a part of a highly integrated team. One way to look at the moral implications is to consider that the player has used their status as a teammate as a means to an end. They have purposely used this status to attract women and garner sexual gratification, without thought of consequence. In addition, if the players were to think of their teammates as an end, rather than a means, they would be forced to consider their best interests, including the effective functioning of the team, and by Kant's process be forced to forego their selfish desire for momentary sexual gratification and look out for the best interests of the team, understanding that future challenges that could occur with situations such as paternity suits, would have a negative impact on the team."
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Social Worker Ethics, 2007.
This paper presents a discussion about social work in general and a work-related situation in particular.
1,164 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The writer presents the situation of a client who was collecting welfare benefits under several different names. The paper discusses the code of ethics that every social worker is expected to follow during the course of her professional endeavors. The paper explains that the clients of social workers trust the social workers and must be able to count on the confidentiality of the client-social worker relationship. The paper relates that if the client confesses to breaking the law, the social worker must encourage the client to tell the authorities what she did and take the steps to correct it.
Outline:
Introduction
The Problem
Code of Ethics
This Problem
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The ethics of social work must remain clear cut and precise because of the nature of the business that social work involves. Whether it is dealing with a family with children or an elderly person in need of support the very nature of that trust between the social worker and the client dictates a strict code of ethical behavior(Janesen, 1998). When situations arise in which a social worker finds a law or moral code has been broken by a client the social worker is duty bound to report that infraction regardless of how that report may impact the client."
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