Psychology Essays

In order to establish criminal liability, the external elements of that offence must be established. These external elements are known as the actus reus. After this has been proved, the mens rea must be proved in respect of each of those guilty elements. The actus reus and mens rea must occur at the same time, […]

Monotheism and polytheism are two very different belief systems. Monotheism is the belief in one god and polytheism is the belief in more one than one god. The concept of morality can and does exist within cultures that have only one god, as well as cultures that have multiple gods. Without morality, the world would […]

Nietzsche: The Conscience In his second essay of the Geneaology of Morals, Nietzsche attempts to identify and explain the origin of the conscience. He does not adopt the view of the conscience that is accepted by the “English Psychologists”, such as Bentham, J. Mill, J. S. Mill and Hume, as the result of an innate […]

Natural and Divine Law When examining the ideas and relations of divine and natural law many variables must be taken into consideration. Social norms, evolution, and religion must all be taken into account. When examining natural law we need to examine not only what laws come from morality, but at what point did morality come […]

Individuals have varying ethical perspectives and styles. All types of ethical decisions, both personal and business, are influenced by individual perspectives and styles. There are four main categories of ethical philosophy: character/virtue, obligation/deontology, results/utilitarianism, and equity/relativism. These perspectives provide valuable insights into general approaches used in personal and business decision-making. The ethical perspectives of character, […]

Bertolt Brecht’s concept of “goodness” is distorted in comparison with common teachings of ethicality. His writings do not fall in line with the typical plot of good versus evil. Instead, he fades the boundaries between morality and immorality and crumples up timeworn Disney like endings to produce something unexpected and unique. His plays, The Good Person […]

The Ideology of the Organization Man William Whyte wrote this book about the people how work in organization while analyzing their behavior in the organization. Discussing not guest the workers, but also the white-collar people in the usual, clerk sense of the word. These people only work for the organization. They are the ones of […]

Guilt is being responsible for some act that you have done which is bad or considered lower than your own moral standards. Gary Soto revives his childhood sin of stealing a pie from the local market by using literary devices such as imagery, diction, and religious contrasting. He parallels his holy upbringing with his heinous […]

Deciphering Good and Evil Throughout the course of ones’ life, one encounters various forms of good and evil consistently. Often, examples of good and evil are not clearly defined, and this leads to difficulty in defining the distinction between the two. To be able to find the difference between the two terms, one must understand […]

Values and Ethical Communication Behaviors Communication is the lifeline of an organization meaning it plays a key role in the success of an organization and serves as the foundation for a successful workplace. Within chapter four of the Fundamentals of Organizational Communication textbook it talks in great detail about values and ethical communication behavioral within […]

Feeling guilty for events which are out of our control is often unproductive and detrimental. Richard Rubberiest suggests that religious identity plays a special in both the expression of conflict and its resolution. Although shame is an emotion that is closely related to guilt, it is important to understand the differences. Shame can be defined […]

Bill Aralias, a 25 year old male, stabbed his cousin, Ion Scientist during an altercation. On February 1, 2006 Ion and Bill took an illegal drug called cocaine together. After finishing their supply, Ion decided to visit a drug dealer by the name of Blow Thomas. Ion came up with a scam to obtain the […]

The case of Chris and Clare raises a moral dilemma regarding confidentiality and the disclosure of information. Ethics encompassing values, norms, beliefs, and expectations that guide actions within a culture are crucial considerations. When adhering to one moral imperative contravenes another, an ethical paradox arises. Privacy and information pose significant challenges in the workplace. To […]

A Framework for Understanding Organizational Ethics O. C. Ferrell, Professor, Colorado State University Organizational ethics is one of the most important, yet perhaps one of the most overlooked and misunderstood concepts in corporate America and schools of business. Organizational ethics initiatives have not been effectively implemented by many corporations, and there is still much debate […]

Sometimes, the character is even portrayed comically with thick eye lasses and a weird sense of fashion. The reality is that media has clouded our perception of what’s in and out and being morally upright is definitely uncool. But sometimes, it is not only the media that has shaped our morality. Our peers also influence […]

Debates on the connection between faith and morality have been intense, with opposing views from voluntarists and non-voluntarists. The crux of the matter is whether morality necessitates a spiritual basis; whereas voluntarists advocate for it, non-voluntarists argue against. David Brink and George Mavrodes have debated the topic of voluntarist versus non-voluntarist. In my essay, I […]

In the essay “‘Indians’: Textualism Morality and the Problem of History” written by Jane Tompkins, an English professor at Duke University. the writer criticized the history authors and described the issue of jobs that are frequently created by different positions from the history on the subject. European-Indian relations. that can non be determined from right […]

The medieval English play Everyman is a moral drama and a simple fable that depicts the thoughts and actions of its sinful main character, Everyman. In this tale, God dispatches Death to summon Everyman, prompting him to embark on a journey to redeem his soul. Ultimately, the play effectively communicates the notion that individuals will […]

Discussion surrounding the topic of prayer in school has been widespread since the 1960s when standard prayer was removed from public schools. Supporters believe that incorporating prayer into school can be beneficial for students as it helps cultivate their minds and instill moral values. However, a key concern is the freedom of religion. Banning prayers […]

“Utilitarianism is a general term for any view that holds that actions and policies should be evaluated on the basis of the benefits and costs they will impose on society” (Velasquez, 2010, p. 59). The Ford Pinto example (Velasquez, 2010, pp. 60-61) calculated utilitarian benefits as a straight-line computation based upon monetary values which were […]

In “The Second Tablet Project,” J. Budziszewski explores the reasons why there is a need to connect morality with God or, at the least, why the relationship between morality and religion—especially the belief in God—is important. Budziszewski proposes two ways of inquiring about the connection between the Second Tablet of the Decalogue and morality: one […]

The commission of a sin can cloud one’s conscience and impede their capacity to distinguish between moral correctness. In addition, it has the potential to enhance and nurture a tendency for repeated violations. Thus, spiritual growth necessitates adherence to the seven deadly sins. According to Rogers (2008), there are seven deadly sins that can lead […]