Ethics

The pursuit of stem cell research, with respect to the particular use of embryonic stem cells, has generated fierce ethical debates both domestically and internationally.  Although this debate has at times been characterized as perhaps the greatest scientific debate of modern times, a careful review of the literature demonstrates that the opposition to the use of embryonic stem cells is both overstated and unpersuasive when viewed against the potential medical and economic benefits and the...

This book by Peter Krass is a fascinating biography which reconstructs the life of a legendary and philanthropist industrialist by the name Andrew Carnegie. In this book Krass has recounted the life of one of the major figures in the history of Americans. Andrew Carnegie is described as a ruthless man who made a fortune in the steel industry and ultimately gave away most of it. By the time Carnegie died he had given out almost all of his money. He was the first of the super rich to become famous...

Among the many Hispanic American communities, there are various notable similarities and differences. Most of the communities share much in common such as language mainly due to the virtual their origin (Tate, 2008). However, they have much difference in their reasons for migrating to America and their ease of assimilating to the main stream culture. This essay work seeks to identify the underlying similarities and differences of four Hispanic American communities. The paper in particular considers...

(1) Bilingual education has helped to provide a positive learning experience for students that speak English as a second language.  Unfortunately, there has been political opposition to bilingual programs coming from conservative groups. Some of whom argue that bilingual programs handicap language-minority students , and other groups argue that bilingual programs are not fair to European Americans because they give minorities an advantage (Campbell, 2010).  The public debate on bilingual...

Part One This test is about thinking.  Please think through carefully and write out your answer in a logical way.  Address the issue from the perspective of personal, professional, organizational and legal ethical positions.   Type your answers please worth 1 point each.  No need to repeat the case, just number following the case numbers below. This final exam is taken from Combating CorruptionEncouraging Ethics, published by ASPA.  The ethical vignettes were developed...

Utilitarianism is A moral theory according to which an action is right if and only if it conforms to the principle of utility(Mautner). Utilitarian principle was conceptualized by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill to promote fairness in British legislation. It argues that the rightness or wrongness of a decision is based on its consequences. If the consequences result in greater good for the greater number, then the decision is considered right. John Stuart Mill states in his greatest happiness...

If by any means the society eliminated discrimination, then the most poor can be thought to deserve their situation since they chose not to do much with their standardized talents. However if people vary in ability, they may get themselves surviving in poverty and in a non prejudiced society even when they tried their level best. This is an example of an injustice which according to Rawls should be rectified and could be neglected if it was assumed that people have the same equal talents and abilities...

Company is the defendant in numerous lawsuits claiming unfair trade practices. Sell Soft has a strong incentive not to disclose these contingent liabilities. However, GAAP requires that companies report their contingent liabilities. Answer 1Businessis to read rivals mind and have the product in the marketbefore the rival with better quality and cheaper rates. A companydiscusses its contingent liabilities among the trusted partners ofthe company. Disclosing the contingent liabilities is like giving...

In deciding whether or not Ford should be held liable for the Pinto case, the facts must be briefly discussed.  Studies show that at the time Ford made the decision to continue with the production of the car their research showed that the estimated cost of modification each and every car is estimated at 11.  On top of this, the company needed to immediately address the issue of the invasion of German and Japanese Cars in the market.  This means that there was a pressing need to address...

Annotated Bibliography Cundiff, David. Euthanasia is Not the Answer a Hospice Physicians View. Totowa, NJ Humana Press, 1992. ISBN 089603237X, 9780896032378.   Terminal illnesses are commonly associated with thoughts of pain and agony prior to the death of an individual. Contrary to such concepts, the book highlights and expounds upon the possibility for individuals with such illnesses to live out the final days of their lives in a calm manner. Specifically, through proper physician support...

In The Ethics of Bias in Counselor Technology published in 2006 in the journal Counseling and Values by Anne Dorre and Richard Kinnier, the authors address the incongruity that they see exists between the ideal image of mental health professionals (MHCs) of being emphatic and caring professionals in comparison to prevailing use of biased counselor terminology. The first two tasks set by the researchers is to provide a definition of what constitutes biased terminology as well as a description of...

Casedecision Scenario Seven Answer to question 1 The Stein kind of argument is able to be supported from the approach that placebos or sham medical procedures are actually important to people in developing, poor countries where there is no hope of even getting any other type of medical intervention (Paul 86). It is supported on the basis that unlike in the developed world, the patients in the developing world are greatly helped when they are given even false drugs as long as they stand a chance...

Lady Campbell, a bedridden woman suffering from muscular atrophy, commented on a TV interview If I should ever seek death  there are several times when my progressive condition challenges me  I want to guarantee that you are there supporting my continued life and its value. The last thing I want is for you to give up on me, especially when I need you most (quoted in Evander 2007). The right to life guarantees every person the legal and moral protection against the termination of ones...