Ethics Essay Examples

Contextualism is one of the types of criteria we use to make a relevant and meaningful ethical decision (Christian, 2009. p 377). By definition, contextualism establishes that what is ethically right is determined by the situation rather than by a formal law or rule (Moore, 2010. Lecture week 5). This method of decision making has […]

The Ford Motor Company faced legal and ethical issues due to the Ford Pinto fires. Back in 1968, Ford introduced the Pinto as a compact and affordable car to compete with foreign competition. However, this decision resulted in a court case where Ford was charged with reckless homicide. It was the first corporation to face […]

Macleod’s characterization of Archibald in “The Tuning of Perfection” is of a man whose life is sustained by personal hard work and the memories of the times gone by with his wife and even before then- of a faltering culture. His character represents an individual in a world where the construction and maintenance of a […]

In mathematics, the arts, and ethics, how does truth vary? As the wise Socrates once stated, acknowledging our lack of knowledge allows us to gain knowledge. This is how I uncover the things I desire to learn. The only path to knowing is recognizing our state of ignorance so that we may learn. Recognizing our […]

Intermediaries are crucial in promoting the sale of mutual fund schemes, which is why AMFI has taken the lead in training professional intermediaries. As the initial step, AMFI introduced the certification program in collaboration with NSE’s Certification in Financial Markets (NCFM) in July 2000. As part of a phased approach, SEBI has mandated AMFI Certification […]

One of the values that are very traditional and at the same important is the Individual Freedom and Self-Reliance. It is known that the first settlers came to North America to establish some colonies which were free from the control of European societies. There are more values that are very important to know about it. […]

Ethics, also known as moral philosophy, is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct. [1] The term comes from the Greek word ethos, which means “character”. Ethics is a complement to Aesthetics in the philosophy field of Axiology. In philosophy, ethics studies the moral behavior in […]

When does Thoreau use ethos in Civil Disobedience?   Logos, Ethos and Pathos in “Civil Disobedience” Henry David Thoreau uses many examples of the logos, ethos and pathos appeals in his essay titled “Civil Disobedience”. Thoreau’s ideals and opinions on the state of the government in 1849 are represented throughout his essay, and he uses […]

The Greek philosopher Aristotle would say that education is an activity of the State and has the function to lead one into happiness. From this understanding, he concludes that education leads a State into a social and high organized institution that fulfils properly its ends (“Aristotle” 384-322 BC). From this understanding one may conclude that […]

According to Williams (2010), racial profiling involves making judgments about individuals based on their lifestyle. Some argue that African-Americans have a culture associated with drug involvement and that this culture should be respected. However, scholars criticize this perspective by asserting that regardless of cultural differences, there are always universal moral principles that everyone should adhere […]

Sam Vaknin’s Psychology, Philosophy, Economics and Foreign Affairs Web Sites “The new narcissist experiences anxiety instead of guilt. Rather than imposing his own certainties on others, he searches for purpose in life. Without being bound by old beliefs, he even doubts the reality of his own existence. While appearing tranquil and open-minded, he disregards the […]

George Orwell’s Shooting an Elephant is a highly regarded short story from the final days of British colonialism. This partly autobiographical tale recounts the challenges faced by a colonial officer in Burma, who is tasked with shooting an out-of-control elephant that has already taken the life of an Indian laborer. The story serves as a […]

The most prominent message of 1984 is that totalitarianism destroys all that is civil and noble in human beings. In the novel, Orwell writes “Freedom is the freedom to say two plus two equals four. Once that is granted, all else follows.” The converse of this quote is that by disallowing fundamental freedoms that are […]

Applying the Great Man theory of History as a subtext to Ralph Waldo Emerson’s classic essay Self-Reliance creates an intriguing synthesis. This theory, introduced by Thomas Carlyle in the 1840s, has become a part of public discourse. However, many subsequent commentators criticized the theory, noting several misunderstandings and weaknesses. One prominent critic, Herbert Spencer, argued […]

Both Jose Rizal and Martin Luther King, Jr. were celebrated figures who showed unwavering commitment to their countries and the embodiment of dignity. Rizal voiced his endorsement for institutional changes through written works, while Martin Luther King, Jr. used his charm to deliver influential speeches and sermons that stressed the importance of change. Impressively, both […]

What could a bored wife do to ease her usual dreary life of being a simple rural housewife? In Guy de Maupassant’s An Adventure in Paris, the writer does not only comment on feminine curiosity and adultery, but also on the internal effects such actions could potentially have on housewives who are bored with their […]

In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain represents to the reader the development of an adolescent Huck, who is undoubtedly a young person to be admired. We see Huck develop in character, attitude and maturity as he travels down the Mississippi River.

I don’t think there would be a such thing as ‘good’ if there were no rules. There would be nothing to compare it to. If there were no models for people to say “okay, this is a good person, and this is a bad person” then we couldn’t really say what’s good or bad. I […]

Select any of the following cases and write a report about it. Your report (2-3 pages) will discuss the selected case containing the following parts: 1.Statement of the selected case. 2.The moral dilemma involved in the case. 3.What do societal or professional values require in the selected case? 4.What do professional ethical standards require in […]

Established in 1969, Countrywide Financial became a major lender by providing subprime mortgage loans to individuals who wouldn’t normally qualify for conventional loans, such as those with low income, no credit history, or poor credit scores. However, when the economy slowed down, many people struggled to repay these mortgages. This had a negative impact on […]

Paolo and Francesca suffer the punishment in the hell because of lust. Since they are addicted to the temporary pleasure of the flesh in life and are unable to control the internal love regardless of morality, they are not permitted to love each other in the hell even if their bodies tangle together. However, Cante […]

1. In essence to the response of this question tying in how Standard Oil had changed society with references to the levels and spheres of corporate power discusses in the chapter, I would say that the power of economic, cultural and political of the Standard Oil has led to the big changes to the society. […]