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Papers On Ethics
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Christian Ethics & Collective Evil / Bonhoeffer and King
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A 15 page paper that provides an overview of the basic elements of Bonhoeffer and King's religious ethics and considers them in terms of the political and social issues of their day. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Cevil.wps
Assisted Suicide
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This 5 page report discusses various ethical
issues associated with assisted suicide. The debate has generally
centered around both the moral and legal issues of the process.
The central argument for assisted suicide is based on respect for
the patients' autonomy. The main argument against assisted
suicide is the belief in the inherent sacredness of life and that
God only has the right to end one's life. The ethical questions
surrounding the care of terminally ill patients often focus on
when treatment should be withheld or withdrawn. A case study
regarding a paralyzed but mentally competent adult,
African-American man and a severely disabled newborn is also
considered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWasssui.wps
Hard Choices - The Controversy Surrounding Euthanasia
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A 5 page paper that examines court cases that have challenged the practice of euthanasia, or an individual's right to end one's own life when faced with terminal illness or a vegetative state. Focus is on two 1997 cases in particular, Cruzan v. Missouri Department of Health and Washington v. Glucksberg. Included are views held by those opposing the practice of euthanasia as well as views of proponents. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCChoice.doc
Ethics in Law
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This 5 page paper tackles three legal questions. One pertains to legal perternalism, another to sexual harassment and finally, the topic of assisting third world countries in cleaning up the environment is addressed. Both sides of each issue are explored.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA021LQ.wps
Friedrich Nietzsche and the Origins of Christianity
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This 5 page report discusses Nietzsche and his views about Christianity and its origins. Nietzsche was adamant in his assertions that Christianity was at the core of humanity's lack of individualism and blind willingness to be part of what he referred to as 'the herd.' Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWniet.wps
Bias: All of the Implications
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6 pages in length. Bias can accurately be described as an inclination of temperament or outlook. More often than not, bias is defined as a negative outlook. Bias is nothing more than an opinion, or perhaps critical thinking. For this reason bias does not necessarily mean a negative aspect of something; bias is simply nothing more than a strong opinion, usually more slanted in one direction. This paper reflects society’s thoughts and discourse on the subject of bias. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAbiasd.wps
"The Ties That Bind" and "The Only Child": Brothers
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A 5 page paper which
compares "The Ties That Bind" by Michael Ventura and "The Only Child" by John
Leonard. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAties.rtf
"Utilitarian Ethics" by Mills and "Kantianism Ethics" by Kant
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A 5 page paper
which summarizes, compares and contrasts, and analyzes, for weaknesses, the two forms
of ethical thought as presented by Mills and Kant. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmllknt.wps
"Your Work Matters to God"
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A 5 page paper which reacts to Doug Sherman and
William Hendrick's book "Your Work Matters to God." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAworkgod.wps
'In a Different Voice …'
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(5pp) Carol Gilligan is associate professor of education
at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her
1982 book, In a Different Voice, presents a theory
of moral development which claims that women tend
to think and speak in a different way than men when
they confront ethical dilemmas. Gilligan contrasts
a feminine ethic of care with a masculine ethic of
justice.
Filename: BBdiffvoi.doc
'Why Should I be Moral?'
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A 4 page paper in which the writer uses August Comte as a pivotal philsopher to answer this question. Attitudes which appear negative to us in the 20th century are examined as well as those which may help us answer the posed queston. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBMoralRus.doc