Ethics Term Papers

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Should Blood Donors Be Paid?

This 6 page paper takes the position that paid blood donation should continue to be a reality. The problems with paid blood donation in terms of ethics and safety are duly noted. The myth of the volunteer donor is explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Ethics in Nursing

A 10 page paper examining the applicability of the philosophies of Kant, Mill and Rawls for decision-making in nursing. Today's nurses face decisions and situations that were not technologically possible only a few years ago, and they are called on to make decisions in realms that were barely considered a generation ago and did not exist earlier in the last century. The old (and some still living) philosophers provide a framework in which to approach decision-making and emerge with sound, ethical and moral decisions even though the specific situation at hand may appear to be quite thorny. Though any specific situation is likely to be complex, the old philosophers can help to illuminate the proper decision path. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Ethics

This 5 page paper begins with the writer's personal definition of ethics. The paper goes on to discuss the role of ethics in society and the role of ethics in research. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

American Society of Public Administration’s Code of Ethics

This is a 15 page paper which examines the Ameican Society of Public Administration's Code of Ethics. The bibliography has 7 sources.

Bioethics: Should Parents Be Able to Control the Genetic Makeup of their Unborn Child?

This 4 page paper considers whether parents should be able to control their unborn child's genetic makeup. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

End-of–Life Decisions in Health Care

This is a 15 page paper with examines the ethical issues and moral issues faced by health care providers in end-of-life decision making. The bibliography has 13 sources.

Euthanasia: Annotated Bibliography

An annotated bibliography of 9 different articles relating to euthanasia. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

The Importance of Ethics in Education

A 7 page paper which discusses why ethics are so important in education. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Ethics in Clinical Therapy

A 5 page discussion of ethical principles as they are encountered in the therapeutic environment. The author contends that while ethical principles guide our actions in the clinical environment, it can be difficult to make all decisions regarding a patient's treatment on the basis of ethical principles alone. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Summary of Euthanasia Articles

A 3 page paper which summarizes and discusses three articles on euthanasia. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Ethics and the Legal Profession

This 4 page paper discusses various perspectives on legal ethics, including utilitarianism, Plato's Gorgias and others. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Militarism in England and India

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the militarism in England and India. This paper considers the origins and purpose. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Philosophy of ethics and the question of honesty

A paper which looks at issues of honesty and "telling the truth" from a number of different ethical and philosophical perspectives, including utilitarianism, virtue ethics, deontology, contractarianism and communitarianism. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

Ethical Issues For Psychologists

For this 9 page paper, the writer was asked to create and discuss issues that could be viewed as a violation of the six principles of the APA's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. The writer begins by listing those principles for the most recent edition and the 1992 version and also by citing the APA that states these principles are aspirational goals. The writer then reports brief descriptions of issues that could be perceived as violating those principles and what the psychologist who observes the issue should do about it. 1 Table is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: The Ethics of Patient Treatment

This 5 page paper relates the fact that One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a perfect example of how NOT to treat patients. The 1975 film addressed the issue of mental illness and the medical community's response. Though the conditions and patient treatment outlined in the film might have been standard practice in the 1960s, they are no longer acceptable methods of addressing mental illness or creating positive patient care. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

The Ethics of Authenticity

This 5 page paper relates the central beliefs of Charles Taylor, in his book Ethics of Authenticity. Taylor provides some interesting and valid arguments regarding the nature of mankind and the substantial changes that man has gone through in modernity that have influenced views of ethics. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Conspicuous Consumption and Morality

A 4 page consideration of the question of whether conspicuous consumption is morally wrong. The author includes numerous Biblical quotes demonstrating that while wealth is not necessarily evil, when it leads to the idolatry of things it is not conducive to a Christian lifestyle. We should be truthful in all things and not exploit either people or circumstances. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Elia Kazan: Hero or Coward?

A 3 page paper which examines an article titled “Elia Kazan: Hero or Coward” by Bernard Gordon. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Designing a Personal Code of Ethics

This 6 page paper considers Thiroux's ideas in creating a personal code of ethics. The code is based on the author's ethical guidelines. Other ideas are duly noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A Personal Code of Ethics

This 5 page paper provides a personal code of ethics based on principles entrenched in American society. Religion and philosophy is discussed. Kant's categorical imperative is mentioned. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Argument for Same Sex Marriages

A 4 page paper which argues for the legalization of same sex marriages. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Ethics And Society

5 pages in length. Ethics represent the basis upon which all appropriate behavior is expressed in a civilized society. To exist without ethics is to exist without social conscience, a reality that leaves within its wake a social order that refuses to acknowledge the elements of good and bad. While it is readily understood how integral the application of ethics is to a cultured and enlightened society, the presence of amoral social sectors – such as criminals – causes one to consider whether or not moral principles are inherent to mankind or something that must be learned. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Conflict of Interest

This 6 page paper examines a couple of conflict of interest cases. Various philosophical perspectives are discussed inclusive of utilitarianism and Kantian ethics. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A Utilitarian Response Justifying Alien Abductions

A 3 page exploration of the suggestion that alien beings should be allowed to abduct involuntary human subjects for lethal medical experiments provided that they give humanity a cure for all current and future viral diseases (including AIDS). The author utilizes John Stewart Mill's utilitarian approach to first validate and then to discredit the logic of this approach. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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