Ethics

ETHC 445 Principles of Ethics Week 6 Week 6 Discussion 1 Applying Rand’s Objectivism (Graded) Ayn Rand’s Objectivist philosophy has been touted by her detractors as the philosophy of self-interested selfishness. Her four epistemological principles are: 1. Metaphysics: Objective reality of the world and the objects in it. 2. Epistemology: Reason as the one and […]

ETHC 445 Principles of Ethics Week 1 Week 1 Discussion 1 Helen wants to move to a new community,  and she is applying for a job with a small retail establishment. She is confident that she is fully qualified and will be able to perform well if she gets the job. The employer, however, has […]

ETHC 445 Principles of Ethics Week 2 Week 2 Discussion 1 When Siding with the Majority (Graded) As our opening page states, Mark Twain warned that “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” It is likely that your parents warned you “not to follow the […]

ETHC 445 Principles of Ethics Week 8 Final Exam Page 1 1. (TCOs 2, 4, 5, 6) The idea that the assisted suicide of terminally ill patients should be allowed simply at the patient’s direction reflects what type of ethics? (Points : 5) 2. (TCOs 1, 2, 7) What is the moral ideal of temperance? […]

ETHC 445 Principles of Ethics Week 5 Week 5 Discussion 1 Life & Death; Politics & Ethics (Graded) There are three basic propositions in standard Utilitarianism (Please be sure to listen to Mill’s audio lecture before joining this threaded discussion): 1.         Actions are judged right and wrong solely on their consequences; that is, nothing else […]

Using your own case study, identify the ethical issues that may be present. How might these issues be addressed or resolved? Write a 2-3 page paper of your analysis

Identify two ethical issues of your choice. (bribery, child labor, safety protection etc.). Read peer reviewed articles related to these topics. Compare and contrast approaches in different countries. Suggest your opinion about these issues and support your answer with relevant academic literature

Reflecting back on the course readings, peer to peer interactions and personal research, discuss and argue why adherence to a strong code of ethics is a sound long-term business practice in the U.S. corporate structure. On a personal level, were there any valuable ideas or concepts that you learned from this course? If so, what […]

Submit a 4-6 page paper comparing and contrasting Teleological and Deontological Ethical Systems. Discuss your opinion as to whether or not, religion should play an important role in shaping corporate ethical codes. Use examples or references to support your position.

Is racial profiling a matter of discretion or ethics? What are the ethical and moral dimensions of racial profiling? How do people judge other people that they meet? Why do people judge people by how they look, how they act, or how they present themselves? Also, be sure to include the following: Discussion of police […]