EXPLAIN THE MAIN STRENGHTS OF A UTILITARIAN ETHICAL SYSTEM [25] 27/9/13 Utilitarianism‚ the theory that actions are right if they useful for the majority‚ the greatest happiness and pleasure for the greatest and majority of people. Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) was an English moral philosopher concerned with social reform‚ Bentham wanted people to seek pleasure and avoid pain. On the other hand John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) who was a great admirer of Bentham; however‚ he believed
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Ramona D. Jones Utilitarian and Deontological Theory Drug Testing ETH 501 TUI University Abstract Drug testing is becoming a standard practice is the workplace. Companies are finding that by conducting random drug testing of their employees it amounts to huge long term savings for the company. There are several benefits for companies that conduct drug testing. Companies have a legal obligation to ensure a safe work environment to all employees‚ and implementation of drug testing assures
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Retributive‚ Utilitarian and Rehabilitative Justice Compared The three justice theories or views‚ which include utilitarianism‚ rehabilitative or a retributive style of justice‚ are multifaceted. It is not easy to sum the aspects of each without lengthy discussion. Therefore‚ I will try to maximize my efforts and offer concise answers. It is fair to note that my belief system correlates strongly with retributive style justice theory. Nevertheless‚ I will compare all three theories accordingly.
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Kantian Ethics It is clear from the case study that Alistair knows the contract is unorthodox. The problem he faces is whether he should overlook the bribe or report it to the board. The board of directors expects Alistair to tell the truth and report the bribe because of: his position as Chief Legal Officer‚ the board has a very strong ethics policy and they are wary of unethical activities. Immanual Kant theorised that moral rules are based on reason‚ in other words the ability to think and form
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Overtraining is a physical‚ behavioral‚ and emotional condition that occurs when the volume and intensity of an individual’s exercise exceeds their recovery capacity. They cease making progress‚ and can even begin to lose strength and fitness. Overtraining is a common problem in weight training‚ but it can also be experienced by runners and other athletes. Overtraining is the downside of training‚ the trap that can derail an athlete’s success. It’s a real physical condition caused by pushing
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Throughout history people have communicated with each other in various ways. For instance‚ some used birds to transfer their messages while others used the smoke of fire to signal their friend who were far from them. Lately postal mail was used as a mean for correspondence‚ which was referred to as snail mail afterword. And with the invention of telegraph and development of civilization a new tool came in known as e-mail. There are significant discrepancies between snail mail and e-mail along with
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The author use ethos by claiming he is a utilitarian philosopher. He judges whether acts are wrong or right by their consequences. He further claimed‚ if the outcome of the American’s failure to donate the money‚ one more kid dies then there is a troubling incongruity in being quick to condemn other’s
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Dear Sam‚ I know that you had some questions about the health care field. As you may know health care has become a multibillion-dollar industry in the United States. Ten occupations within this area are expected to be in some of the fastest growing jobs in the next few years. According to Employment Projections program few of those jobs are physician assistants‚ physical therapists‚ home health aides‚ occupational therapist assistants‚ and medical secretaries. These careers require direct contact
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As the lead surgeon and the sole decision maker for all transplant cases‚ I have a dilemma on my hands. I had just received a call and was notified that a heart has become available for a transplant. I currently have 3 patients that are candidates for this heart. Time is of the essence; therefore I have decided to give the heart to Jerry‚ a 55 year old‚ married and father of 3 children. I believe Jerry is the best candidate for the transplant because of his overall situation. As I mentioned before
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Any time an officer makes an arrest or conducts an investigation‚ he or she has to go by a protocol. A police officer takes an oath upon graduation as to his or her expectation. The Ethical Considerations are laid out realistically and in perfect order as to where anywhere can under the meaning of each. Not only should the Police Ethics reviewed periodically‚ but they should be on display where anyone can see that they are standardized (National Criminal Justice Reference Service‚ n.d.). The ethical
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