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    The author describes futile treatment as a convoluted quality of life issue and a treatment method that is not a black-and-white concept (Li‚ 2012). In addition‚ he offered a definition from a doctor’s perspective in that they consider this treatment as having a poor outcome. Others consider it only as prolonging the suffering and imminent death of a family member (Li‚ 2012). We can surmise that there is not a clear definition of futile treatment and this could be the reason why there are no clear

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    Thus‚ individuals have a moral obligation to help‚ serve or benefit others‚ if necessary at the sacrifice of self-interest. Rule Consequentialism‚ which is a theory (sometimes seen as an attempt to reconcile Consequentialism and Deontology)‚ that moral behaviour involves following certain rules‚ but that those rules should be chosen based on the consequences that the selection of those rules have. Some theorists holds that a certain set of minimal rules are necessary to ensure appropriate

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    References: About.com‚ 2011. Deontology and Ethics: What is Deontology‚ Deontological Ethics? [Online] Available at: HYPERLINK "http://atheism.about.com/od/ethicalsystems/a/Deontological.htm" http://atheism.about.com/od/ethicalsystems/a/Deontological.htm [Accessed 16 December 2012]. Center for socionian

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    William of Ockham‚ René Descartes and eighteenth-century Calvinists all accepted versions of this moral theory‚ according to Ralph Cudworth‚ as they all held that moral obligations arise from God’s commands.[10] The Divine Command Theory is a form of deontology because‚ according to it‚ the rightness of any action depends upon that action being performed because it is a duty‚ not because of any good consequences arising from that action. If God commands people not to work on Sabbath‚ then people act rightly

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    CHAPTER 1 Ethics & ethical reasoning Ethics as a set of guidance/principles/norms which shows we how should we act‚ how should we choose‚ how should we live. Argument: a group of statements (premises: basis of conclusion) which are claimed to provide support/reasons for the other statement 3 kinds of arguments  Deductive argument: premises are clamed to support the conclusion in such a way that it is impossible for the premises to be true‚ the conclusion false. Conclusion is claimed to follow

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    Kant proposes an ethical system in which an individual forms maxim‚ subjective principles of action‚ from which the principle of the categorical imperative is derived. This categorical imperative is the supreme moral law‚ and according to Kant‚ it is absolute. For example‚ a maxim like “I must not lie” might be extrapolated into the imperative “Do not lie” according to Kant’s formulation. However‚ the concept of absolute moral law faces a problem in a case in which multiple moral laws run counter

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    In this course‚ we look at classical ethical theories of utilitarianism‚ deontology‚ and virtue ethics. We also examine different perspectives on ethical issues introduced by relativism‚ ethical egoism‚ and emotivism. For this paper‚ you will apply these theories and perspectives to a current issue‚ selected from the list of issues below. Choose one of the ethical issues from the list to research and write about. It is recommended that you choose a topic that you are familiar with or that you

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    defined as a duty or obligation because the rules often bind you to your duty. Second‚ Virtue ethics describe the character of a moral agent as a driving force for ethical behavior‚ such as a belief in God. This is a stark contrast to the rules of deontology; whereas‚ the teachings of a moral agent such as God define how we should act or behave. Last‚ Utilitarianism is a theory that the proper course of action is the one that maximizes overall happiness. According to this theory‚ the worth of an action

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    to analyse the reasons that students use when defending their plagiarism. This framework is based on previous research into the ethical reasoning of students in different contexts. The authors explain and apply six ethical theories in the paper: Deontology‚ Utilitarianism‚ Rational self-interest‚ Machiavellianism‚ Cultural relativism and Situational ethics. The paper uses content analysis methodology to implement the ethical framework described above. Consequently‚ the research evaluates the recorded

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    The case study presents a moral dilemma based on potential harm to innocent people. By using Kohlberg’s moral development model and by examining major ethical systems‚ namely deontology and utilitarianism‚ a clear understanding of the factors influencing this type of decision-making can be gained. Specifically‚ utilitarianism‚ Kant’s categorical imperative and the doctrine of double effect address the decision from differing viewpoints‚ providing the decision maker with compelling evidence to support

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