The Doctrine of Double Effect states that it is a morally relevant difference between those bad consequences we aim and intend to bring about‚ and those that we do not intend but still foresee as a likely outcome of our actions. Under certain circumstances‚ it is morally acceptable to risk certain outcomes that would not be acceptable to intend. Though it is always wrong to kill innocents deliberately‚ this doctrine says‚ it is sometimes permissible to allow certain actions to occur understanding
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The first theories to be described are the Kantian theories. Kantianism is an ethical theory developed by Immanuel Kant. According to Bowie‚ who is a professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota‚ Kant puts a great emphasis on the principle of “respect for persons” (published in Frederick‚ p
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argue‚ in their articles‚ against America’s drug war with two different approaches. Even though some might agree on Huemer’s point of legalizing drugs on the basis of individual freedom‚ I noticed some claims that I believe are not moral to the Kantian and Utilitarian point of views. On the
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itself should not be morally permissible in any context because it violates individual rights and does not bring about the most good for the most people. The act of abortion is morally impermissible and should not continue mainly in regards to Kantian Theory‚ treating the individual‚ the baby‚ as a mere means instead of an end in him or herself. Most arguments concerning abortion stem against this notion with each arguing the baby is not a true human and therefore does not count in the moral community
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do not feel pain” [6] - whereas abortions mostly occur before that time period [3]. In conclusion‚ since the legal abortions are performed by a professional and the benefits outweigh the costs‚ abortion is morally permissible. Against Abortion (kantian): Killing an innocent human life form is wrong. The fetus is an innocent human life form‚ therefore it is wrong to abort the fetus [1]. According to the Women ’s Center statistics‚ teenagers are more likely to delay having an abortion until 15 weeks
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BSB111 – Business Law and Ethics Semester 1 2010 ETHICS CASE STUDY QBank offered Jen a substantial amount of money for the premises of her florist shop. However‚ this will all come at the cost of her two employees Diane and Helen losing their jobs in the shop. Therefore‚ it seems Jen faces an ethical dilemma‚ particularly because she promised her employees that she would keep them on. By looking at key relevant ethical theories a decision can be made that best suits Jens situation. Egoism
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unnatural‚ and unacceptable. People should not be treated differently because of their choice of sexual interest. This is ethically wrong and devalues people. We are going to explore homosexuality in three different ethical reasoning’s Utilitarian‚ Kantian‚ and Natural.
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In the journalistic world‚ there are ethical considerations that journalists must reflect on in their routine journalism duties. A disregard of these may consequently lead to implications that have a major impact on a journalist’s career. However it is understandable why many journalists choose to disregard the ethical considerations they may be faced with. Both institutional and commercial pressures can play a role in a journalist’s disregard for ethical considerations in their job. Although journalists
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their products are put to illegitimate use. Do drug manufacturers have any moral responsibility to ensure that their products are not put to such use? In this paper I am going to discuss the six different ethical theories‚ including utilitarianism‚ kantian ethics‚ natural law theory‚ virtue theory‚ care ethics‚ and symphonology. The first theory that will be discussed is
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The Legality‚ Morality‚ and Social Responsibility of the Affordable Care Act and Florida Blue. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23rd‚ 2010. The Act is a daring attempt by President Barack Obama to reform the healthcare system in the United States. The new healthcare reform act is historical because of its scope and size. Opponents to the healthcare act state it is an attempt to increase the size and power of the federal government and
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