Ethics papers

Analytical essay that summarizes and reviews a web-based article on business ethics in the field of finance or accounting.

A paper on the abuse of citizens by the military.

A discussion of the ethics of abortion, using examples.

The paper discusses the various arguments surrounding the issue of donating organs from brain damaged people and whether it is ethical to do so or not.

A discussion of the different types of euthanasia and its legal implications in the U.S..

Examines the issue within the context of two articles by Judith Thomson and Don Marquis.

Looks at the topic from a moral and philosophical point of view, within the context of articles written by Dan W. Brock and Daniel Callahan.

Discusses the crime of identity theft, including causes and prevention.

Discusses some of the pros and cons of animal experimentation.

This paper examines the ethics statement by the American Association for State and Local History to see how it might assure ethical behavior in large organizations and where it might be improved.

An evaluation of the ethical issues associated with censoring theater in college and professional settings.

This paper discusses a legal case in Britain of conjoined twins that created an ethical dilemma: To separate the twins means that only one would live but to not separate meant that both would die.

A discussion of the medical dilemmas that are often faced by nursing staff.

A discussion of the lack of ethical communication in organizations and the constant increase in the organizational ethical dilemma.

Looks at the ethical issues surrounding animal shelters for abandoned and lost animals.

Applies Immanuel Kant's philosophy of ethics to William Goldman's story.

A critical survey of the ethical arguments both for and against stem cell technology.

Discusses the basic ethical rules to be considered in the decision-making process, focusing on physician-assisted suicide.

Analyzes the ethical, medical and social aspects of euthanasia.

An examination of the principles of medical ethics with an emphasis on the field of genetics and therapy.

This paper discusses that the consideration of the social responsibilities of engineers involves the concept of introducing normative values into the generally positivist practice of engineering.

Explains why gambling should be legalized in the U.S.

An analysis of warfare as it relates to concepts of morality, human dignity and justice.

A report on the computer program "Carnivore" and an individual's right to privacy.

This paper analyzes Marshall McLuhan's theories in his book "Understanding Media".

This paper analyzes the effects of the health care reform and right-to-die movements on patient care.

This paper focuses on the Bush Administration's withholding of information from the public.

A review of "The Prince", by Machiavelli and comparison with a modern day "Prince".

Assumes the role of Corporate Ethics Officer for Ford Motor Company and revises their existing corporate code of conduct, addressing major concerns the company has faced in the recent past.

A review of the new JCAHO rules on patient restraints.

An insight into euthanasia with an emphasis on the difference between passive and active euthanasia and the concept of Physician Assisted Suicide.

A discussion of whether involuntary institutionalization is an ethical act or a breach of rights.

This paper discusses the Motorola Corporation case within the ethical frameworks of deontological ethics and virtue ethics.

Examines the ethical arguments around embryonic stem cell research.

A discussion of the the use of mediation as a technique and a process for resolving different types of conflicts within the context of the American health care system with an emphasis on physician-assisted suicide.

This paper explores the different causes and results of medical litigation.

Examines the need for censorship and ethical standards in the internet age.

This paper is an essay about honesty and Senator Joseph McCarthy, using examples from Arthur Miller's "The Crucible".

Looks at ethical dilemmas often faced by people in the nursing profession, drawing from the author's co-worker's personal experience.

Compares arguments for and against genetic research.

Looks at the lack of ethics in the tobacco industry as they try to cover up the risks of smoking.

A brief insight into stem cell research and the controversy surrounding it.

Examines how ethics and negotiations are related.

Examines certain goals and principles that a person should have to shape his or her conduct.

Explains the philosophical term ethical intuitionism and philosopher G.E. Moore's theory of "naturalistic fallacy".

An examination and analysis of Matson's work "The Very Idea of Man".

Examines Greek philosopher Plato's analysis on the subject of the tyrant and tyrannical government.

Discusses the disadvantages of allowing commercialism to enter United States schools.

A discussion of the significance of ideology in the construction of identity.

This paper looks at Albert Carr's article "Is Business Bluffing Ethical?"

Analyzes this article by Albert Carr.

This paper is an analysis of the retail financial securities brokerage industry in the United States.

The purpose of this report is to determine if abortion should be legal.

Examines the ethical responsibility of lawyers to offer their clients alternate dispute resolution to resolve conflicts.

This essay presents a unique analysis of the infamous Enron scandal.

This paper considers the moral and economic implications of the concept of allocating organs to transplant patients on a market-based approach, contrasting it to the current waiting list approach.

This paper presents Hume's argument on whether one can derive a prescriptive statement from only descriptive premises.

This paper explains the terms contractarinism and neo-Intuitionism and gives an overview of their positive and negative characteristics with regards to ethics.

This paper explores the topic of prostitution, attempting to answer the questions of why there is prostitution and how it has been justified.

Examines the ethical controversy of genetic patenting.

This paper looks at the work "Sanzi jing", or the "Three Character Classic", a Chinese book of Confucian beliefs.

This paper looks to define arguments, finding that two goals of effective arguments are greater understanding and clarification of opinions.

This paper discusses and compares and contrasts Aristotelian teliology and perspective on the objectivity of morality with the Platonic idea of ethical rationalism and the Forms.

This paper applies Buddhist principles to the New Work Ethic as studied in a case involving fast food workers.

This paper focuses on the concept of the just, or moral, man and what exactly it is that makes a man moral or immoral.

What affects personal decision making.

This paper looks the the two films "Hoosiers" and "Blue Chips," discussing the lessons of winning and loosing with dignity and ethics.

This paper looks at different literature sources that discuss how a system of ethics affects the workplace, creating an environment that encourages people to develop their values and their skills.

Discusses how businesses that demonstrate social responsibility will ultimately increase their value.

A referee report on Matthew Rabin's intention driven model of fairness.

This paper discusses how in Plato's "Gorgias" he uses a dialogue, question-and-answer format to present some of Socrates? arguments against the pursuit of pleasure as the primary purpose in life.

This paper looks at the problem of evil and how to control and understand it. The writer sees this as a universal theme in human society.

Discusses the use of human body parts for transplant operations.

Examines ethical and legal dilemmas of the separation of conjoined twins.

A discussion of the need for a global ethic.

A discussion of the need for goals and principles to shape human actions.

A cross-cultural examinaiton of moral development of chldren in the U.S. and selected Asian countries.

A discussion of the Netherlands as the most euthanasia friendly country in the world.

An examination of the issue of employee ethics.

A discussion of the implications for nursing care of Euthanasia.

Specultates that Aristotle and Plato would likely have been opposed to abortion as not morally permissable.

Examines the culturally-sanctioned Japanese model of ideal conduct.

An analysis of the various opinions of rock and roll music.

A look at man's duty to society in relation to Greek philosopher Plato's "Allegory of the Cave".

This paper looks at the crisis of car tires blowing out while drivers are on the road and how the company Bridgestone/Firestone were accused of this crime. This paper shows the company's unwillingness to accept blame for road deaths.

A paper that discusses whether the American decision to drop atomic bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima was justified - and the future ramifications of this decision.

An examination of Peter Singer's book "Writings on an Ethical Life" and his view on abortion. The paper explains that Peter Singer has been hailed as the most influential living philosopher and ethicist.

A review of Kevin J. Delaney's book "Strategic Bankruptcy: How Corporations and Creditors Use Chapter 11 to their Advantage".

This paper is an essay which discusses the heavy U.S. revenue losses because of corporate subsidies and other special rebates.

An argument for the case of marijuana to be legalized for medical purposes.

Discussing Citigroup and JP Morgan Chase's involvement in the Enron scandal.

Asking the question of whether the police officers are always the "good guys" and what is done when they also transgress the law.

A comparative analysis of respective concepts of practical judgment by Aristotle, Immanuel Kant, David Hume and John Stuart Mill.

A study of the rights of the individual in American society and how they reflect on the issue of social responsibility.

A personal account of why the author believes in God and how it affects his life as a student.

A discussion of the definition of death.

Addressing the question of what constitutes "the good life" in modern times, according to Plato's philosophy.

A discussion of the case between the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Napster Inc. over copyright infringement.

An extensive historical overview of the compulsory sterilization laws, their effect on modern policy and their impact on women's rights in the United States.