As opposed to the utilitarian’s view‚ the morality of the action is not relevant if there is a good outcome‚ meaning what gives moral worth to an action are the consequences. There are some disadvantages and advantages to both Kant’s view and utilitarians’ views. Nonetheless‚ I think Kant’s views are preferable and more reasonable. One of the reasons I consider Kant’s view more reasonable is because actions are things we can control‚ we can decide to either do something good or bad‚ moral or immoral
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Deontological Theory of Ethics Introduction When ethics is explored‚ and an inquiry into its origin and sources are explored to find definition and clarity around ethics‚ one initial discovery will be that two main views on ethical behavior emerge. One of those theories is the deontological theory of ethics. Ethics and ethical decisions surround themselves around what is the goodness or badness of any particular choice or decision. When exploring ethics‚ it is necessary to explore what
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Cultural Consideration Chanda Martin CJA/500 May 23‚ 2011 Joseph Laronge Cultural Considerations In the criminal justice system cultural concerns and influences in today’s societies have its positive and negative aspects. Cultural concerns and influences raises a lot of attention of the affect it has on justice and the security administration. In this paper it will first discuss how cultural concerns and influence affect the justice and security administration and its practices. Second‚ what
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The topic of abortion is a very controversial one and displays a moral dilemma that can be argued in various ways. Abortion involves the termination of an unborn fetus. Some reasoning behind getting an abortion procedure include: a mother being very young or feels that she is ill-equipped to take care of a new child; the embryo having a birth defect that will cause complications for the child’s life or for the delivery of the baby; the pregnant woman has been raped and does not want to deliver her
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Ethical Considerations Reflection Paper By Leeanne Reichert Monday‚ January 21‚ 2013 EDU/315 James Russo University of Phoenix Teachers must take into consideration the school policies and the code of conduct that is appropriate in the educational work place. These policies and codes affect the ethical thinking of teachers and how they must act towards their co-workers‚ parents‚ and students. It focuses on what is considered as good decisions and the correct actions as well as the moral
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In criminal justice there are two types of ethical decision-making approaches. The two types of approaches are deontological and consequentialist ethical decision-making approaches. Each one of these approaches like all things is similar in some ways and different in some ways. Therefore‚ I will explain them both briefly. Now deontological ethics is one of those kinds of normative theories regarding which choices are morally required‚ forbidden‚ or permitted. In terms this is what helps us make our
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Research Summary and Ethical Considerations: A Study of the Effects of Physical Activity on Asthmatic Symptoms and Obesity Risk in Elementary School-Aged Children Research Summary and Ethical Considerations: A Study of the Effects of Physical Activity on Asthmatic Symptoms and Obesity Risk in Elementary School-Aged Children “According to statistics presented by the National Interview Survey (2010) there are approximately 7.1 million children in the United States who have asthma.” (U.S. Department
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1.7. Ethical Considerations The researcher will focus on four main areas of ethical consideration‚ which are reliability‚ validity‚ bias‚ and plagiarism to ensure that this research is appropriate‚ precise‚ and harmless to any person concerned. 1.7.1. Reliability According to Iacobucci & Churcill (2009‚ p.201)‚ “data might reflect manipulation‚ contamination caused by inappropriateness‚ confusion‚ or carelessness‚ or concept error”. In order to avoid unreliable sources‚ the researcher will make
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BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS Introduction Business management and all the associated activities of setting up and running a business is a very broad area indeed. In this text I do not intend to cover all the aspects and the reader is directed to the multitude of published material that can be found in any library. Instead I intend to provide a brief overview of some of the aspects of business management and organisation which includes the following‚ Business Plan Finance Plan
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Utilitarian Principles Barbara Lawson AUPHI208 Instructor Sorensen October‚ 20‚ 2014 Utilitarian Principles In this assignment the theory that was chosen will be the utilitarian that applies to our respecting the environment. The utilitarian theory is that of J. S. Mills and environmental ethics. Utilitarian supports the position is that human interests are no more important or if no greater moral concern than the interests of the worth or their intrinsic value. “Utilitarianism has
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