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Platonic Ethical Philosophy in the Modern Business World, 2005.
A discussion regarding the role of classical Greek ethics in the modern business world.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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In this paper, one can see how Plato's greater good helps us to understand how respect for the law helps build real business value over the long-term. Not only does cheating and fraud destroy society and the majority of business holders, one can see this eroding real talent that will further build innovation for the future. This paper reflects how by showing good ethics in the workplace, and in leadership, one can see how creativity and strategic talent will create an abundance of profit within legal boundaries.
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"This business study will examine the role of proper ethics in the classical Greek tradition, but within the premise of modern business. In the case of the Martha Stewart as an example of business ethics abuse, one can realize the depth of corruption that has damaged the validity of big business. By examining some of Plato's ethical perspectives through the modern business world, the use of ethics can be useful in preventing further acts of business abuse within the higher corporate levels. The role of ethics in the modern business world is to make sure that all get a fair and level playing field in the market. In this manner, no one should be able to 'cheat' when it comes to gaining information, which will help determine one's success or failure. "
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Platonic Ethics, 2002.
A look at Platonic ethics.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper deals with the issue of platonic ethics. It is the purpose of the discussion herein to focus on the concept of the just, or moral, man and what exactly it is that makes a man moral or immoral. In addition, comments on Plato's views about how it is not enough to have justice in your soul, but that it is the practicing, or craft, of justice that is important.
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Ethical Philosophy: the Tracy Latimer Case, 2006.
An ethical perspective on the Tracy Latimer case where the father, Robert Latimer, assisted in the suicide of his daughter, Tracy.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, $ 71.95
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A number of years ago Robert Latimer became the center of an international debate when he assisted in the suicide of his daughter, Tracy. At its core the debate centered on the issue of whether or not euthanasia was acceptable. This paper once again examines this matter by looking at the particulars of the Latimer case.
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'Good' In Ethical Philosophy, 2002.
A look at the concept of good in philosophy.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the views of two thinkers on what constitutes good and what are the primary goals of a man striving for a good life. Kant and Hobbes were primarily concerned with the role of intentions in and its impact on a man's life.
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Ethical Systems in Philosophy, 2003.
Summarizes three systems.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 39.95
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Discusses the application of the systems to business ethics. Includes Aristotelian ethics that center on concept of happiness and pursuit of the good, Kantian ethics that proposes good will as an end to itself, and fair play and the categorical imperative.
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"Aristotle's Eudaimonism is an ethical system that centers on the concept of happiness, but most specifically addresses the belief that the pursuit of the "good" is man's most important ..."
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Business Ethics and Philosophy, 2004.
Examines the task companies face in molding the behavior of personnel and management to conform to certain ethical codes of conduct.
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper looks at the need for companies to espouse sound ethical guidelines and to assure that their employees and managers follow and practice these guidelines. The paper discusses ways that these guidelines can be made a part of corporate culture and thereby establish an ethically sound working environment. The use of procedures, ethically-oriented management philosophies, and problem-solving strategies are also covered.
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"Ethics are the ?rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the members of a profession? (Webster?s Revised Unabridged Dictionary) or ethics are defined as ?a set of principles of right conduct? as well as ?a theory or a system of moral values? (Webster?s Revised Unabridged Dictionary). Hence, these carefully formulated rules and policies determine ?the actions or reactions of a person in response to external or internal stimuli? thereby energizing behavior of the employees and motivating them to perform accordingly (American Heritage Dictionary). Hence, all the reactions to an action as well as the rules and the policies drafted and the amendments made from time to time all form a fundamental part of the term ethics. In short, the people working for and the individuals owning a workplace form an organization where all are bound to obey the policies, rules and regulations constituting the social value system of an organization."
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Practical Ethics and Moral Philosophy, 2001.
This paper compares and contrasts the ideas put forth in the works of two modern philosophers, James Rachels and Anthony Weston, focusing specifically on their views of ethics and how it impacts on our lives.
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The following paper explores the question "What is the right way to behave" by looking at the many moral theories that try to conceive a universal set of rules to follow regardless of the circumstances. The writer examines how modern moral philosopher James Rachels addresses the problems with classic theories and tries to reconstruct Utilitarianism in order to address his values. This paper then compares Rachel's views to Anthony Weston's who abandons the need for moral theory and points out the value of reformulating the questions that moral theory is meant to address.
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"Both James Rachels and Anthony Weston are philosophers interested in exploring the concept of Ethics and how it impacts our lives. We all are faced with decisions about how to act and there are numerous ways for us to come to a decision. Rachels approach is systematic in exploring various ways to decide what is right and wrong. All of these theories he puts forth are imperfect because they are effective only in select circumstances. Rachels believes that there are some universal truths that permeate Ethics; therefore, he favors theories that incorporate aspects of his ?Minimum Conception of Morality?. Weston on the other hand does not address universal truth. Instead he sees Ethics as a study in problem solving. In his examples of decision making, he steers away from rigid right and wrong answers to questions of morality. Instead he encourages the reader to be more creative in discovering other options than the ones we are first inclined to see. Both philosophers agree that Ethics requires us to think for ourselves and that there are real problems to be solved but how they go about solving them is very different."
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An Assessment of Platonic Ethics, 2002.
This paper focuses on the concept of the just, or moral, man and what exactly it is that makes a man moral or immoral.
1,953 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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The writer looks at Plato?s views about how it is not enough to have justice in one's soul, but that it is the practicing, or craft, of justice that is important. The paper discusses "The Republic", Plato's dialogues dealing with the concepts of justice, morality and ethics.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Platonic Soul
Appetitive Part
Emotional Part
Rational Part
Relationships Between the Parts
The Virtues
Courage
Temperance
Wisdom
Justice
Lack of Harmony
The Timocratic Man
The Democratic Man
The Tyrannical Man
Life of Reason
The Craft of Justice
Conclusion
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"Both the rational part and the emotional part are in opposition with the appetitive part. They reject action merely on desire alone. The rational part is also in opposition with the emotional part since fulfillment of emotional desires may not be beneficial to the whole. The appetitive part is not in opposition with either of the other two in the same sense; its desires merely will or will not conflict with the desires of the other two parts. From these, we can see that the relationship between the parts is asymmetric and non-commutative, meaning that the relation ship part A has with part B is not the same relationship part B has with part A (Ethics 217)."
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"Ethics & The Limits of Philosophy" by Bernard Williams, 1996.
Analyzes author's ideas on radical difference between moral certainty & scientific knowledge.
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"The purpose of this research is to examine Bernard Williams's statement that "there would be a radical difference between ethics and science even if ethics were objective in the only way in which it intelligibly could be" (155). The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which Williams makes this statement, and then to discuss the distinctions he makes between the subjectivity of moral philosophy enterprise and the objective methodology of the hard sciences.
The closest Williams comes to acknowledging the scientific potential of human reason is his assertion of thick concepts, which he says "express a union of fact and value" (129). The density of such concepts appears to derive from the extremity of emotion and action that is implicit in them. Thus brutality and courage are on the list but not such less vigorous description of value..."
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Intellectuals' and Philosophy's Role in Modern Society, 2003.
An exploration of how the role of philosophers has changed over the ages.
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The writer explores different theories for social improvement as studied by philosophers over time. The paper looks at how some philosophers in history compromised with the government, while others chose a more rebellious attitude towards authority, hence standing by the greater minorities. The writer concludes that it is during enlightenment that intellectuals become a real threat to authority, thereby "waking up" society to the reality that has been ruling them. The paper leans towards the view that society needs philosophers to keep humanity in the real world.
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"Intellectuals have been regarded in history as the philosopher- sovereigns of human conscience. In the dark ignorance of man kind, they have stepped forth in man?s finest hours, possessing the intelligent excellence and will, to push humanity forward. These men and women have a distinct role in society- beyond the material- experience and situations in everyday life- they explore and offer new theories of knowledge and improvement. Most of the visionaries, theorists and scientists are driven by a deep passionate search for truism."
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Philosophy and Business Ethics, 2006.
A moral and ethical case study involving an chemical engineer who visits a plant and notices that the benzene used in the plant is not being handled properly.
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This paper presents a case study involving a young chemical engineer who discovers that the workers at a plant are using benzene in a hazardous manner that could have serious health consequences. The case study highlights moral and ethical issues in business. The paper includes a discussion of alternative views of the situation, including views of stakeholders, a solution to the problem that could also benefit the organization and a recourse solution centered on the engineer's professional credibility.
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"The paper discusses morality and ethics in business situations. Reference is made to a case study in which a chemical engineer visits a plant where she notices benzene in use in a manner that subjects workers to a carcinogenic hazard. (2006: 111-112) Benzene must be carefully handled on all sites with technology that reduces the harmful effects of its fumes. Susan Shapiro tries to discuss the matter of benzene at the site with the foreman and plant manager. The latter is aware of the problem and has tried to obtain company funding to make the site safe, in the past. However, his requests have been ignored by the company's head..."
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Philosophy: Ethics, 2004.
This paper looks at ethical questions related to Mary Wollstonecraft's 'Vindication of the Rights of Woman'.
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In this article, the writer discusses a series of ethical questions related to Mary Wollstonecraft's 'Vindication of the Rights of Woman' and W. E. B. Dubois' 'The Souls of Black Folk'.
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"When Wollstonecraft argues that an unhappy marriage is often very advantageous to a family she is talking about how an unhappy woman is often more motivated to develop her mind and form her own opinions, that a happily married one at least in the view of happily married in her era. Wollstonecraft argues that when a woman is unhappily married she has a better chance of becoming more than just her husband's toy or plaything. Instead she has a chance of developing into an individual ... "
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My Philosophy of Ethics, 2000.
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This is a narrative paper describing the author's ethics and comparing them to well-known philosophers such as Aristotle, Mortimer Adler, Immanuel Kant, and John Stuart Mill. The author discusses the sources of ethics, morals and virtues of humans and critically analyzes the way these determine the way humans lead their lives.
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"Ethics. Morals. Virtue. These three words all essentially retain the same meaning. They refer to the goodness or evil of man. No two people?s ethics are the same, and everyone has some inner moral code to which he or she adheres. We can choose to criticize or accept the morals of others, but we must first analyze our own to such an extent that we are justified in doing so. The ethics that I have acquired throughout my life have come from a variety of sources. Much of what I feel passionately about I have assimilated from my parents. I am sure that my moral code is not ideal for all (no one?s ethics can be), yet I think most people would feel fulfilled, as I am, with the life I desire to lead."
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Modern Philosophy, 2007.
Explores knowledge and error, mind and body in the writings of Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz and Locke.
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This paper deals with two principal issues that modern philosophers faced: epistemology (theory of knowledge) and the mind/body problem. It looks at what Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz and Locke had to say about the topics, using mostly primary sources.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Descartes:
Knowledge and Error
Mind and Body
Spinoza:
Knowledge and Error
Mind and Body
Leibniz:
Mind and Body
Locke:
Knowledge and Error
Mind and Body
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Although I have stated that the aforementioned "reflective" knowledge is open to all human, the question remains: How does a human being receive this knowledge? According to Leibniz, "nothing can be taught to us whose idea we do not already have in our mind." In other words, every idea is innate. The only thing that is required to bring out the truth of ideas is a certain "attention" given to the recognition of truths. Like the slave boy in Plato's Meno, all we need is a "push" in the right direction to discover the ideas already in us, and subsequently to determine their validity."
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The Writings of Aristotle: Politics, Philosophy, Drama, Ethics and Science, 2002.
This paper argues that Aristotle?s writing formed a transition between the teaching of Socrates and that of the later Greek philosophers.
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The paper describes Aristotle as one of the last followers of Socrates and the Socratic condition. Much of what he wrote and taught was an extension of that set of beliefs. However, the paper continues to say that his work also differed from that of both Plato and Socrates in several significant ways.
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"Aristotle was born in Stagira in 384 B.C. He was interested in philosophy from a very early age, and when he was seventeen he became a student of Plato?s. He remained with Plato, first as a student and then as a teacher, until he was invited to become a private teacher for Alexander in 343 B.C. This lasted for seven years, and Aristotle regarded the time spent as basically wasted. He was interested in reaching a broader audience, and in 336 B.C., when he started a school called the Lyceum, he had found his niche. He continued to teach until he died in 322 B.C. at the age of 62 (Burns, p.129). "
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