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A Moral Dilemma, 2002.
A personal account of a young persons moral dilemma regarding cocaine use.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses the moral dilemma I once faced in experimenting with cocaine. The paper discusses what the utilitarian, categorical imperative, and virtue ethics positions would have instructed me to do. The utilitarian position would give me a green light, since it values individual freedom. The imperative would say no, since there are higher moral laws. The virtue ethics position would also say no, since doing the virtuous thing is the priority. 9 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Captain Vere's Moral Dilemma, 2001.
An examination of one of the character's in Melville's "Billy Budd".
1,995 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 11 sources, $ 63.95
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This is a paper on the moral dilemma faced by Captain Vere is Melville's "Billy Budd". The author examines the events and the plot in the novel as well as the major themes and focuses on one of the main characters in the novel, Captain Vere and the moral dilemma he faces when Claggart arrives and the captain has to decide whether Claggart is lying.
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"Melville in Billy Budd introduces his characters through an introductory sketch after which they enter into the narrative. These descriptive sketches provide the necessary background for each character and prepare the reader for the part each is to play in the narrative. The characters are further developed by means of words or phrases, which are repeatedly used to describe them, or by means of characteristic phrases, which they repeatedly utter. For example, Captain Vere by his nickname of "Starry" Vere. Then the characters are described through repeated references to their appearance. The 'aristocratic' Captain Vere is a reflection of the real character. (Mumford, 1929)."
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Moral Dilemmas, 2002.
A discussion on a study, conducted over the telephone consisting of a 20-minute interview with five participants on the ways in which men and women arrive at decisions about what is morally right and wrong.
4,250 words (approx. 17.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 112.95
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The following paper examines a study of moral dilemmas which attempted to use in-depth critical thinking to assess the moral decisions of five individuals. In the study scenario, morality has a price and the individuals were given a choice between what they wanted to do and what they wanted or desired. Neither decision was desirable and a person?s values and ethics determined their choice. The writer argues that there is no right or wrong answer and none of the participants had a better answer than the others.
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"A moral dilemma involves a situation that gives a person two possible courses of action, each requiring a morally impermissible action. Plato presented a classic example of a moral dilemma in his teachings. A man borrowed a weapon from his neighbor and gave him a promise that he would return it. The neighbor returns to him shortly after to claim the weapon but is in a fit of rage. He wants the weapon back so that he can kill someone. This creates a moral dilemma for the borrower. If he keeps his promise and returns the weapon, he will be an accessory to murder. If he refuses to return the weapon, he has broken his promise. "
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Moral and Ethical Dilemmas of Human Cloning, 2001.
A discussion whether human cloning is justified considering the moral and ethical issues it raises.
2,720 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 7 sources, $ 81.95
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This paper discusses the controversial issue of cloning. It analyzes the moral and ethical implications of cloning and whether it is correct to conduct cloning at all. The paper describes the origins of cloning, the methods currently used and the problems with the process.
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" Cloning can basically be described as the copying of genes and other pieces of chromosomes to generate identical material. Two other types of cloning produce complete, genetically identical animals. Blastomere separation (sometimes called "twinning" after the naturally occurring process that creates identical twins) involves splitting a developing embryo soon after fertilization of the egg by a sperm (sexual reproduction) to give rise to two or more embryos (Wilmut, 998). The resulting organisms are identical twins (clones) containing DNA from both the mother and the father. The second type of cloning that is more controversial in terms of its moral and ethical implications is when the identical material that has been generated consists of the DNA of only one parent. With the innovation of the second type of cloning that came primarily with the birth of Dolly, a number of moral, social, ethical and legal issues were raised with regard to it. Religious and social organizations were outraged at the prospect of creating animals (not to forget humans) that did not involve the natural process of conception. The right to create a life, they claimed was after all ultimately in the hands of the Creator and to play around with that was tantamount to interrupting the path of Nature (Wilmut, 1998). However before one moves on to discuss the moral and ethical dilemmas of cloning, it is important to briefly study the history of this controversial process."
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Moral Philosophy, 2006.
A review of a moral dilemma case involving an unfaithful wife.
1,228 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper takes a look at the philosophy of a moral dilemma. This paper discusses the sad scenario of the unfaithful wife known as "Jane" who finds herself faced with two equally unpleasant choices that are the consequences of her infidelity. The paper reviews and discusses these choices from different moral and philosophical perspectives.
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"The advocate of social contract theory would stress that marriage is a social contract. When Jane violated this social contract, she did not merely personally cause her husband to feel bad. She also caused a rift in one of the institutions that uphold modern society. Even if no one is directly harmed by her actions, by devaluing the institution of marriage, either her own or the institution of the man whom she transgressed with, she is still doing harm to society. A social contract theorist would care little about Jane, her husband's, or the other man's feelings like a virtue ethicist. Rather the theorist would view Jane's decisions from a societal rubric, and point out that if every person felt free to be unfaithful, the moral fabric of society would completely disintegrate. "
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Moral Decision of Antigone, 2002.
An analysis of the moral dilemma faced by Antigone in Sophocles' play "Antigone" and how it can be applied to modern ethical theories.
2,510 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This study examines the moral decision of Antigone, in Sophocles' play "Antigone", to bury her dead brother against the legal decree of Creon, the King of Thebes. It explains that Antigone grants that her brother Polyneices has indeed broken the law by trying to take over Thebes (the reason that Creon wants to disallow his burial), but Antigone argues that there is a higher law than the legal code, a higher law which is based on the sacred tie of blood relations. She argues that the Gods support her in her effort to bury her brother. It shows that even though the decision may cost her her life, but she is determined to do everything she can to follow and abide by what she sees as a higher moral calling. After an examination of the decision itself, this study applies the ethical theories of Immanuel Kant and Jeremy Bentham to that decision.
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"Creon and Antigone could not stand in more stark contrast to one another in terms of the qualities important to each. Creon may have the civic law on his side, and he may argue from that basis, at least on the surface, but the play shows that his major concerns are pride and revenge, not following the law. Antigone, on the other hand, cares only about doing what is right according to the highest standards of humanity and of the gods. She wants to bury her brother as much as Creon wants to prevent his burial. A powerful clue to the essential stands of each character is that Antigone determinedly maintains her ethical stand to the end, while Creon changes his mind and buries Polyneices--although he acts too late to avert the catastrophe prophesied by Teiresias."
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The Morality of Huckleberry Finn, 2004.
An analysis of the moral dilemma faced by Huck in Mark Twain's ?The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?.
933 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper examines how, in his novel, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Twain teaches the world about morals through the eyes of the young boy for whom the novel is named. It looks at how Huck is an independent boy who has learned to raise himself, mostly because his father, the town drunk, is rarely around to do the job. It demonstrates how the reader recognizes Huck?s courage as he chooses right over wrong, in his eyes, while knowing it?s wrong over right in the eyes of society and how, by the end of the novel, he can be considered commendable and respectable, for he gave a man his life.
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"Immediately the reader senses that Huck is an outsider in a world to which he does not belong. One reason Huck, in his own eyes, disobeys the rules of society is because he does not trust society. After all, what kind of world would not protect him against his neglectful, abusive father? Huck finds ?Pap? waiting in his bedroom one night, where Pap condemns Huck for wearing nice clothes and for learning how to read, and even takes Huck?s money to buy alcohol. The Widow Douglas tries to keep custody of Huck, but the new judge in town believes a son should be with his father no matter what. Pap then kidnaps Huck, locks him in an isolated cabin, and beats him relentlessly; eventually, Huck escapes Pap by faking his own death."
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"Lest Innocent Blood Be Shed", 2002.
This paper is a book review of Hallie's "Lest Innocent Blood Be Shed" which looks at genocide and the moral dilemmas surrounding it.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper reports that the book is about the moral heroism of this small town called Chambon-sur-Lignon during the German occupation of France"when Jews were being extinguished by the Nazi genocide machine. The author describes that the people in this town saved the lives of thousands of Jewish refugees. The paperr expresses that even in the midst of such human cruelty, Hallie shows that there was still the light of goodness in many humans' hearts; but, throughout the book, he struggles with the dilemma over whether good can prevail over such tremendous evil.
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Conflicting Ethical Principles, 2008.
An analysis of five different types of moral dilemmas occurring on five different levels.
2,682 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This paper uses five examples to explore how and why ethical conflicts arise. The author begins by describing and analyzing a conflict of moral values on a strictly personal level. The author then expands the context of each successive example, examining dilemmas arising in the workplace, in American culture, and with Muslim immigration to America. The paper concludes with a discussion of conflicting values on an international scale.
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"Making an ethical decision should not depend on how well that decision is received, but in fact creating a more receptive atmosphere for ethical behavior should be a priority and would have real benefits for society as a whole. It is not enough to say that we prefer ethical behavior, for we have to show that this is the case and that we honor those who take this route."
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Sarty's Struggle in "Barn Burning", 2008.
An analysis of the moral dilemma in William Faulkner's short story, "Barn Burning".
949 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper examines William Faulkner's "Barn Burning" and describes the struggles that the character Sarty faced in deciding whether to do what was right or be loyal to his family. The paper relates that Sarty ultimately rids himself of the oppressive hand of a cruel father with a brave decision that would shape his life forever. The paper also discusses how Faulkner demonstrates the value of high moral standards, and the costs and benefits of upholding them.
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"In his short story, "Barn Burning," William Faulkner brings to light a moral dilemma framed in the conflict between a young boy and his father. Set in the post Civil War era, the father, Abner Snopes, fights to assuage his frustrations of being a poor laborer for the wealthy by burning their barns. Tormented by a desire to deliver his own form of justice to those whom he views as his enemies, Abner rules his family with physical and emotional abuse. Amid tensions in his family life, the young Colonel Sartoris (Sarty) Snopes agonizes over the decision of doing what is right or being loyal to his family. With a backdrop of fear and despair, Faulkner illuminates the internal conflict of Sarty, which leads to a coming of age that defines the character of the person he will become."
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Capital Punishment, 2005.
Examines the historical background, as well as the ethical and moral dilemmas, of the death sentence, especially those faced by the health care sector.
2,240 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper provides an analysis of the use of capital punishment in the U.S., with an emphasis on its historical background and ethical/moral issues surrounding the topic that the health care system and providers are faced with. The paper presents a detailed introduction and constitutional justifications with case citations, as well as organization/group justifications of capital punishment.
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"The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation representing 120 national nurses association around the world (International, 1998), including ANA. The ICN position statement (1988) titled "Torture, Death, Penalty and Participation by Nurses in Executions," declares "the death penalty to be the ultimate form of inhumanity." ICN also adopted the position (1998) which includes the statement that the rights of every person "...includes the right to die with dignity" (p.1). It is extremely clear that the ICN opposes any involvement with capital punishment (Mason, 1997). A nurse might challenged the fact the ending a patient life might be possible if the nurse accepts that the justice system has imposed the death penalty on the person, not the nurse. In addition, the nurse understands that the condemned person will be put to death one way or another, with or without the nurse. However, a common concern voiced by several nurses' colleagues is that "it [ending a life] goes against what nursing stands for."
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White Slavery, 2008.
This paper discusses the issue of human trafficking and looks at the moral dilemma of white slavery.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that when speaking of slavery in twentieth century terms, this often refers to persons of European decent or "whites" being sold into involuntary servitude or slavery. The writer explains that white slavery encompasses a variety of methods and means, many of which are as equally inhumane or perhaps more so than traditional slavery. The writer notes that human trafficking is a lucrative business around the world and provides tremendous revenue for those performing the illegal acts. The writer then points out that the greatest argument by proponents for this type of illegal activity is the monetary gain of the activity, but these individuals fail or refuse to see the negative and potentially irreversible effects. The writer maintains that human slavery is not only mentally and physically detrimental but also signifies a breakdown in the morality of society. The writer concludes that although slavery was legally abolished in the nineteenth century, it is still around in the twentieth century and one must continue to work towards a society that is free from the misuse and mistreatment of others.
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Sexual Trafficking
Immigrants & Bonded Labor
Arranged Marriages
Illegal Adoption
Regulation
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"Human trafficking and slavery takes place and a variety of economically advantageous areas. Every year people are sold into slavery or bondage for such despicable acts such as sexual trafficking, bonded labor, forced marriages and illegal adoptions. These issues are just the tip of the iceberg but are the most proliferate and common activities. At first glance many of these issues and activities seem to be legal, with individuals capable of making sound, logical decisions, but when one examines the true facts it appears that many of these situations have been accomplished through manipulation of the victims."
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An Argument Against Human Cloning, 2004.
A focus on the ethical and moral dilemmas surrounding the science of cloning and why it should be avoided.
2,205 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper discusses how the idea of cloning humans has always stirred debate, raising moral and ethical issues. It looks at how, as research and experiments continue delve into the frontiers of technology and science, we inch closer to the possibility of cloning becoming a reality. It examines how, in order to deal with the implications of cloning, we should not hesitate to consider the cost cloning would have on society as a whole. It puts forward the argument that human cloning is unethical because we cannot know the results, because it alters societal roles, and because it degrades humanity.
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"One very important aspect of the cloning debate is the death of Dolly last year. According to New Scientist Magazine, Dolly suffered from ?arthritis - a condition that occurs most often in the elderly,? which suggests that Dolly ?was aging prematurely? (New Scientist). Although it remains unclear if cloning or genetics caused the arthritis, many are skeptical of the cloning process. In Dolly?s case, cells called telomeres were shorter than they should have been compared to sheep her age that are born normally. This may seem trivial, however, it is important because she was cloned from a sheep that was six years old. What this means is that Dolly might have been older than she looked. From her birth date, she was six years old, but genetic age was 12 years old."
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?The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man?, 2003.
Discusses this narrative by James Weldon Johnson as it pertains to the message of social and moral dilemmas of the light-skinned, mulatto African-American.
1,524 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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"The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man", by James Weldon Johnson, examines the relationship between race and class in America during the early 1900s. The narrator, a light-skinned man belonging to both the black and white races, finds conflict in his search for identity and meaning within the American consciousness. This paper shows that the narrator?s tragic position as a mulatto in America is found in a literary class seen in the autobiographies of authors like Frederick Douglass and William Wells Brown.
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"In his description of the tendency for dark-skinned blacks to marry those fairer than themselves he argues that blacks select in favor of fairer complexions because of the imperatives of the society they inhabit, not because they themselves can observe the superiority of whiteness in American society. Certainly the two reasons need not exclude each other; by underscoring only the social cause of this phenomenon, he ignores the self-loathing implicit in, and politics of, such choices."
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Kohlberg's Moral Stage Theory, 2005.
An analysis of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral stage development.
1,434 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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The writer explains that moral stage theory describes the cognitive and moral development of humans and that it consists of three main levels, each divided into two stages. The paper explains each of the six stages of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory. The paper discusses the objections from Duke University philosopher, Owen Flanagan, regarding the manner in which data is collected to support Kohlberg's theory. The paper explains that Flanagan's main argument against the theory is his disagreement with Kohlberg's conclusion that morality and moral development are unified in nature. In conclusion, the writer expresses Flanagan's opinion that in most cases humans do not use a single unified position when considering matters of morality, but that humans rely on a wide variety of reasoning tools to help negotiate moral dilemmas.
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"The Moral Stage Theory of social psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg describes the cognitive and moral development of humans as consisting of three main levels: pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional. Within each level there are two distinct stages. According to Kohlberg's theory, the development of morality in humans is closely related to our cognitive development. This development begins with absolute self-interest, and progresses toward a final deontological stage in which rational individuals are compelled by reason to accept their duty to preserve the fundamental rights of others."
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