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    CASE STUDY The variables of interest are the depression and case management along with peer support from a client who successfully graduated from the program. During the group discussion the depression was the topic I chose for the clients‚ in which all agreed that they had not been applying themselves to the program as agreed due to dealing with depression for various reasons. The ladies all expressed that they did want to stay in the program and feared becoming homeless or incarcerated again.

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    categories of ethics in terms of the thought behind the decision are deontology and utilitarianism. Utilitarianism relies on the basis that we judge morality based on the consequences or results of these choices (Bowen‚ 2009‚ p. 4). Moral and ethical choices have good consequences and create happiness‚ whereas unethical or bad choices cause pain or suffering and cannot be justified or normalized. People who follow the utilitarianism approach want the greatest good for the greatest number of people. These methods

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    pertains to the safety of his family as well as the well being of the entire country. While the movie is plenty interesting in its own right‚ the dilemma the man faces becomes much more interesting‚ and debatable‚ when you look at it in terms of utilitarianism and its different branches. In short‚ the film delves into the life of a former corporate scientist for one of the biggest tobacco companies in the United States. Obviously‚ as a corporate scientist‚ the man knows the ins and outs of the tobacco

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    the autonomous moral theories of the late modern period. The rejection of belief in God led ultimately to new views of human nature The Postmodern World‚ at the start of 20th century‚ moral philosophy was in crisis. Utilitarianism and Kantianism were on uncertain ground. Utilitarianism claims that we have reason to act for the greatest happiness for the greatest number‚ and we are driven toward our own individual happiness. Kantianism

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    Utilitarian Utilitarian must rely on each individual and feeling‚ each of which individuals are considered to have the same weight‚ and happiness and pain can conversion‚ pain is only negative happiness". Contrary to the general doctrine of ethics‚ Utilitarianism does not consider the motives and means of a person’s actions‚ considering only the consequences of an act’s effect on the maximum happiness. It is good that is the greatest increase in happiness; vice versa. Even if these children do not go to

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    Explain Benthams Utiliarianism (30 marks) The theory of utilitarianism was put forward entierly by Jeremy Bentham‚ who wrote about Ethics and Politics. He was a social reformer keen to improve the lives of the working class. Many of the improvements made in the treatments of criminals in the 18th and 19th centuries were the results of Benthems ethics. Bentham believed that which is good is that which equals the greatest sum of pleasure and the least sum of pain. (Hedonism)

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    about our homeless. Homelessness is an increasing issue in Today’s society. The number of homelessness is growing at a startling rate. And more and more individuals are facing homelessness every day. We all have our own opinions‚ and statements regarding the homeless be it “avoiding eye contact‚ to just keep walking‚ or just ignore them.” and that makes us think that they will all just go away. The distorted view of the public regarding the cause and effects of homelessness had lead to dehumanization

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    How does society affect our society then and today? Homelessness affects society in multiple ways. Everywhere you go there is always a homeless one in need. Homeless children suffer depression and anxiety from abandonment and other issues. There are ways that homelessness affects us that we do not know about. Let homelessness capture a meaning in every way. The government is also affected by homelessness paying for insurances‚ financial aid etc… The homeless should not be held with a label as

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    or the suspension of medical treatment. Because of this many view euthanasia as simply bringing relief by alleviating pain and suffering” (1). I strongly agree in legalizing euthanasia in our society‚ and I will be applying the ethical doctrine Utilitarianism to defend my case. Euthanasia minimizes the suffering that affects those involved. Euthanasia is already legal in Holland‚ Luxembourg and Belgium‚ and permitted in Switzerland if performed by a non-doctor. In the US‚ the State of Washington‚ Montana

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    leave those at-risk of or currently experiencing homelessness with few means of survival. Despite the lack of

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