Category: Ethics
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Assisted Suicide: Common Law and Ethics
Table of Contents Supporting Euthanasia: Ethical Framework Explanation of the Deontological Perspective Arguments against Euthanasia Preferred Ethical Approach Statutory Position: Considerations Bibliography Footnotes The legalization of euthanasia as a means of relieving people of pain and giving them a chance to choose death with dignity has been an issue of multiple debates for an understandable…
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Miranda Warnings and Ethics
The Miranda Warning which is also known as the Miranda Rights is a warning that is usually given to criminals and other law offenders in the United States as they are being arrested and interrogated by the police. Every law enforcement officer in the US is meant to cite the Miranda warning as they place…
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Common-Law Method and Ethics
Introduction Slavery and servitude are the offenses attracting the attention of both UK courts and the European Court of Human Rights. As can be seen from the case, the consideration of such crimes is complicated by the ambiguity of specific legal regulations and the presumptions stemming from them. Therefore, this paper aims at assessing the…
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Ethical Perspective: the Philandering Parole Officer’ Case
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Hedonistic Theory Other Possibilities Desire of Being Helpful Intention of Ken References Abstract This paper is aimed at analyzing the case of the Philandering Parole Officer. The analysis approach uses the concept of hedonism to justify and critique the fact of the case. Even though hedonism supports the idea of…
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American Patriots: Ethical Concerns and Civic Engagement
Table of Contents Introduction The Patriots Ethical Considerations Methods of Using Civic Engagement for Furthering Political Goals Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction Due to governing-related imperfections in the American colonies, the middle of the 18th century was marked by devoted colonists’ concerns and a desire for respect. The Patriots’ history of advocating for change reveals various…
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Snowden and the Ethics of Whistleblowing
Many of the critical issues facing the modern world could be considered ethical questions that appear under the influence of the evolution of society. The process of the reconsideration of some traditional values has given rise to a great number of concerns. These have been related to such issues as safety and security. However, the…
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New Orleans Police Department’s Ethics and Leadership
Table of Contents Consent Decrees and Law Enforcement Agencies Ethical Challenges and the NOPD Consent Decree Individuals who Impacted NOPD Negatively and Positively NOPD’s Experiences under the Consent Decree and Progress Conclusion References There is no doubt that specialists working in law enforcement agencies are the representatives of the authorities. With that in mind, their…
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Ethics and Civics of the American Patriots
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction The 18th century was marked by the severe controversy between British colonial representatives in America and the members of the American elites who wanted to change the existing situation in the country. This period was characterized by numerous attempts to change the country and gain independence…
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Ethics in The Great Gatsby by Fitzgerald
In The Great Gatsby, many of the characters have questionable ethics. The story, written by Scott Fitzgerald, reflects a society where moral decadence thrives. Although the characters do not directly express their ethical positions on issues, their lack of ethical principles can be inferred from their actions. Additionally, they act in unethical ways when faced…
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Membership in a Political Club: Ethical Guidance for Judges
Federal judges must adhere to the Code of Conduct of the United States Judges, which provides a set of moral principles and guidance ratified by the Judicial Conference of the US. The material advises law enforcement officers on the issues of independence and judicial integrity, anti-impropriety, allowable extrajudicial duties, as well as impartiality, and judicial…