Category: Ethics

Kant’s Ethics And Our Duty

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Kant’s famous First Formulation of the Categorical Imperative reads, “Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.” Kant taught morality as a matter of following maxims of living that reflect absolute laws. “Universal” is a term that allows for no exceptions, and what is universal applies always and everywhere. Don’t forget about the second formulation of the categorical imperative which states, “Act in such a way that you treat humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of another, always at the same time as an end and never simply as a means.” It is just as important.
For the initial post, address one of the following sets of questions:
What are the personal and/or communal ethical factors that may be involved in determining the moral position of either side given a contemporary debate, such as those concerning animal rights, stem cell research, abortion, the death penalty, and so forth?
Elaborate in detail the ethical positions arrived at by using the Kantian categorical imperative relative to the long standing debate surrounding the death penalty or abortion. Argue the ethics from the point of view of the prisoner or from the fetus
Evaluate the ethical positions in part two. You will want to detail whether they are convincing, logical, correct, consistent, etc.

 

 

Ethical Debate

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In your initial post, write 200–250 words responding to one of the ethical situations provided using one of the ethical frameworks (deontology or teleology) as your focus. Support your post and discussion with the Code of Ethics for Nurses versus your personal opinion.

Ethical Situations
Driving privileges of uncontrolled diabetics should be restricted to protect others on the road.
Nurse practitioners should report blood sugars that drop below or exceed specified limits to the DMV to protect public safety.
Discussion Prompt
Select one ethical situation and state whether you agree or disagree. Include three scholarly sources using your chosen ethical framework to support your rationale.

 

Christian Ethics To Business

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A design engineer in a major automobile-company received 2 reports concerning engine fires and explosions which occurred in hot weather in the company’s popular economy car. At the time the engine of this model was approved and released for production, the engineer advised the plant that he felt the carburetor and gas lines were constructed in such a way that under excessive heat conditions there could be a gas leak. At that time, the engineer argued for a modification which would have added about US $ 5000 to the cost of producing each engine, but this proposal was turned down. He continued to argue for the modification and for special testing, but the standard tests performed on the car did not indicate any danger, and the engineer was told to drop the issue.
However, upon receiving the two reports, the engineer again pressed for special testing under excessive heat conditions, and urged the company to warn the public and immediately recall all the cars of this model. By this time however, such a recall would probably cost the company between US $ 0.5M and US $ 1M, and the engineer was again told to mind his own business or he would be fired. In the meantime, four more reports of engine fires came in from a desert area in the North-Eastern region. The engineer was now convinced he was right.

To what extent does he owe loyalty to the company, where he has worked for 15 years and has been promoted several times?

What it means to be ethical as it relates to personal, academic, and professional growth.

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Explain what it means to be ethical as it relates to personal, academic, and professional growth.
Provide at least one ethical dilemma you have encountered, and describe how the issue was resolved.
Describe how your general education courses have influenced your ethical values.

 

 

 

 

Jeremy Bentham’s utilitarian ethics

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Jeremy Bentham’s utilitarian ethics is in some respects a relatively straightforward theory. It has been widely criticized for its devaluation of human life. John Stuart Mill attempted to revise the theory and directly address its purported shortcomings. Please explain this in as much detail as possible (given the length of your paper). You should identify the criticisms of Bentham’s version and how Mill sought to remedy them. It would be helpful to include an example or examples to illustrate your claims. Finally, take a position as to whether or not Mill “saved” utilitarianism (would you advocate using it regularly?), and whether or not, in so doing, he went so far that we can’t properly view his version of utilitarianism as utilitarianism. In other words, did Mill create a different ethical theory?

 

“illegal” immigration

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There is a great deal of debate about immigration in the United States today, most of it centering around “illegal” immigration. Recently, governors of some border states have begun to send immigrants to cities in other states, particularly Washington, D.C. (presumably as a form of protest). On September 14th, 2022, Florida flew two planeloads of immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, (Maine). There are a host of political and ethical issues to discuss here. Using utilitarian ethics, please argue whether you deem these actions ethical, or unethical. In your paper, make sure that you explain if you use Bentham or Mill, or some combination, and why. For this topic you may cite media sources to establish the facts, if necessary