Category: Ethics

One must credit people who have created knowledge by citing their names in written texts or mentioning them and their contributions when discussing a topic. The first real-world object is the textbook used for the TOK course by Popov (2016) titled “IB theory of knowledge – A student’s guide.” When using materials from this textbook,…

General Purpose of Professional Codes of Ethics Professional ethics underlies all other aspects of professional activity since the morality of a professional group, professional character, is an integral part of the morality of society. Morality is one of the most ancient regulators of behavior and actions, human interaction, and the professional sphere. The Code of…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction The institution of relations at the present stage of human development is undergoing major changes. Nowadays, in terms of uncertainty regarding the future or not yet strengthened economic condition, the number of marriages without a formal seal is growing. At the same time, often, for one member…

Ethical decision-making is an important aspect of any company’s work, as it allows business owners and their employees to evaluate the effects and consequences of their choices and actions. To evaluate ethical principles and their effects, this essay will analyze an article published in The Globe and Mail on the way restaurants design menus to…

In this interview, the idea of lying is briefly described, proving the complexity of this issue and the impossibility of choosing one definite position. On the one hand, many people want to remove lies from their lives and enjoy the world based on fair and true relationships, emotions, and attitudes. On the other hand, there…

Table of Contents Introduction Mill’s Utilitarianism Perspective Kant’s Deontological Ethics Perspective Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics Perspective Conclusion References Introduction There have been arguments that politicians prefer their constituents to remain poor in order to manipulate them easily. Although an unfortunate explanation, one can argue that the premise is true due to the fact that vulnerable people…

Introduction Qualitative research has come into play with the onset of patient-centered and evidence-based practices due to arising ethical issues. There is a common consensus that qualitative research is a mainstay method in evidence-based practices such as physical therapy and as such ethical issues are paramount in such type of research. These methods are geared…

Many situations present an opportunity to identify whether an individual has or has not caused damage, while other cases, less unambiguous, also exist. A considerable body of philosophical literature is dedicated to the notion of harm and its examination. In some cases, individuals actively participate in damaging actions. In other instances, they become passive observers…

Table of Contents Introduction Right Action Moral Rule Conflict Problem Personal Perspective Weakness: Seeking Advice Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Utilitarianism and deontology are relevant moral theories that guide people’s actions. However, fewer scholars acknowledge virtue ethics as a normative rival of these traditions because it primarily focuses on the agent instead of the action. The…

Animal ethics is a broad field that concerns the relationship between humans and animals. It encompasses issues related to philosophy, animal rights, veganism, industrial and scientific exploitation of animals, religious views on how they should be treated, and others. The need to consider such aspects arose from a gradual understanding that animals are not inferior…