Category: Ethics

Ethical norms have one important common characteristic – they regulate the relationship between people in society who act for the benefit of others of their free will. In other words, ethical standards are a more comprehensive concept than laws since most members of society obey them based on internal, personal prerequisites. This paper aims to…

An intentional action committed to ending someone’s pain or suffering is euthanasia. This term is known as ‘mercy killing’ or ‘physician suicide.’ It is possible to divide it into two categories: voluntary euthanasia and involuntary euthanasia. Euthanasia is classified as either voluntary or involuntary, depending on whether or not the patient gives their agreement before…

Trust is an important element of any ethical framework, especially when building durable and reliable relationships with clients and business partners. Nevertheless, business lives by its own rules, according to which sometimes it is necessary to resort to contradictory practices. The second chapter of Honest Work by Ciulla, Martin & Solomon (2013) provides articles which…

In all moral codes, the boundaries of confidentiality are prescribed, about which the consultant must warn the client. The limits of privacy are usually discussed at the first meeting with the client and during further interaction when newly manifested circumstances require it. Surveys of clients show that, unfortunately, most of them are unaware of confidentiality…

Introduction Technology and globalization have immensely contributed to a variety of shifts in political and social spheres as well as economic sectors. These shifts have led to greater interdependence, giving rise to the concept of globalization. The primary impetuses behind globalization are the proliferation of new technologies and the loosening of restrictions placed on economic…

Table of Contents Introduction The Principle of Utility Moral Community The Standard of Rightness Rule Consequentialism Decision Procedure Conclusion References Introduction People make decisions about right and wrong every day in their professional and daily life. Personal experience, social skills, individual morality, and ethics are commonly used. Most often, this process is effortless and unconscious,…

Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Using the Utilitarian Approach Analysis Using the Virtue Ethics Conclusion References Introduction Signing a class attendant for an absentee to enable them to get extra credit is a moral and ethical dilemma. The extra credit may be essential for the student to pass and achieve an academic goal. However, signing…

Buturovic, Z. (2021). Embracing slippery slope on physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia could have significant unintended consequences. Journal of Medical Ethics, 47(4), 257-258. This article presents a critical account of physician-assisted euthanasia, or physician-assisted suicide, focusing on distinguishing somatic and psychiatric patients. While the author maintains an ethical position regarding the approval of euthanasia for the…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction Rural areas are far from having the resources to fully and successfully provide health care to the population, leading to various problems such as accessibility and data protection. As part of their study, Coombs et al. (2022) analyzed the rural community that experiences barriers to obtaining highly…

Table of Contents Introduction The Fallenness of The World The Hope of Resurrection Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Values and Considerations Options Decision Conclusion References Introduction In this ethical analysis, we will examine the case of George, a successful attorney and legal scholar recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative disease affecting the nerve cells…