get a prescription filled? Though it may go against pharmacists religious or moral beliefs to fill certain prescriptions‚ it is a pharmacist’s duty to fulfill that promise. I will explain my arguments and give a counterargument for conscientious objection. I will also explain how pharmacists are able to do so without repercussions. Why is not filling these prescriptions not considered ethical? A pharmacist’s obligation is to fill all prescriptions. There are many points as to why they should. First
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In this with in depth understanding of both that Kantian ethics is much easily appreciated than the ethics of utilitarianism as Kantian ethics apply to everyone yet both ethical approaches lead to faults. Utilitarianism is the moral theory that brings upon the greatest happiness. This theory illustrates that right actions as said to be right as they endorse happiness to someone or a group of people whereas wrong as they uphold unhappiness. Kantian ethics on the other hand puts a persons benefit
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In this paper I will explain Kant’s Principle of Universalizability and whether or not is captures the difference between right and wrong conduct. I will then take a look at objections to the Principle of Universalizability and consider the Kantian response. Kant’s Principle of Universalizability helps determine whether an act is morally permissible. Kant asserts that to fully determine if an act is morally permissible‚ the maxim of the act must be universalizable (Nefsky‚ lec 7‚ slide 15). To
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contractualism plausible? As with any moral theory‚ one must apply it to real life to ascertain whether it works in practice or not. Contractualism therefore must be equally scrutinised. In the essay I will outline the basic Hobbesian argument‚ the Kantian argument and Scanlonian argument whilst refuting contractualism’s plausibility. Later I will compare the impartial contractualism moral theory with a consequentialist moral theory in order to strengthen my argument and establish the plausibility of
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Promise of. This essay will attempt to determine at which point deceit‚ larceny‚ and breaking a promise will be considered morally wrong according to three moral philosophies‚ with Kantian Deontology providing the clearest answer. The two other philosophies chosen are Utilitarianism and Virtue ethics. To begin with‚ Kantian Deontology will discuss the nature of ones duty towards always telling the truth as well as how a promise is considered ’good’ in accord with duty will be discussed‚ followed by
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Table of Contents I. Introduction……………………………………………….. 3 II. Theories of Ethics…………………………………………. 4 1. Kantian View……………………………………... 4 2. Utilitarianism……………………………….……. 6 III. Objections…………………………………………………. 6 1. Altruism…………………………………………... 6 2. Exploitation and Coercion……………………….. 7 3. Slippery Slopes…………………………………… 8 IV. Solution……………………………………………………. 9 V. Kidney Market in Pakistan………………………………… 9 VI. Conclusion………………………………………………… 13 2 Selling Kidneys: Right or Wrong? I. Introduction
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and analyse their arguments in order to further support my view for prostitution. Then I will look at views that are opposed to the legalisation of prostitution through Yolanda Estes who defends Kantian ethics. After evaluating this I will come up with various responses. Conclusion look at objections I was unable to argue against as lack of space‚ also look at my overall argument and see implications of accepting the conclusion. Essay plan Although we are sometimes justified in withdrawing
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process of animal testing and go through some of its history. It will discuss whether the testing of animals for medical purposes is just or unjust and evaluate which types of testing are ethically acceptable and which are not from a Utilitarian and Kantian viewpoint. It will conclude with evaluations of the different standpoints and state why I believe it is just and ethically acceptable to use animals for medical research. The subject of animal testing for medical research has been a topic of argument
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Brink offers a reply in two parts to Williams’ claim that Utilitarianism fails to give the appropriate moral weight to an agent’s personal point of view. First‚ Brink (1986: 431) denies that Utilitarianism fails to account for the individual preferences of the agent. He asserts that the Utilitarian recognises autonomy as a valuable component to be considered in Utilitarian calculus. That being so‚ he acknowledges that the principle of impartiality requires that any value to be attributed to an agent’s
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wrong (449). This argument embodies Kantian-inspired “pessimistic view of sexual desire”‚ which is not rooted in any scientific evidence‚ by maintaining
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