Category: Ethics

  • Ethics Education in Daily Life

    In The Significance of Ethics and Ethics Education in Daily Life, Michael D. Burroughs talks about the implications of ethics on everyday life and the importance of developing skills necessary to make ethical decisions. Burroughs challenges the differences between theoretical ethical values and principles and the way we act in practical situations when presented by…

  • The Milgram Experiment: Ethical Issues

    It is a widely known fact that research studies involving human subjects must be approved by a committee to ensure the safety of the participants. The modern ethical guidelines are often informed by the failure to consider the physical and psychological health and well-being of the participants. One such research project was the Milgram experiment,…

  • Euthanasia from the Ethical Point of View

    Euthanasia is a controversial aspect of medicine that causes a lot of discussion. The main issue is the ethical side of the problem, namely the choice made by the individual whether one should live or not. Besides, it is important to distinguish what exactly euthanasia is and the mechanism of its action. In the article,…

  • The School Board’s Organizational Ethics Issues

    Table of Contents Key HRM Issues Major Stakeholders Alternative Approach Satisfying the Needs of Primary Stakeholders The misunderstanding regarding the school administration’s directive to look into the emails of the employees has come to the attention of the School Board. The School Board deems it necessary to initiate an appropriate response. The first thing that…

  • Ethical Issues of Geographic Information Systems

    Introduction Data is linked to a map using GIS (Geographic Information Systems), which combines location data (the position of items) with various types of descriptive information (the description of what they are). Science and nearly every business rely on this for mapping and analysis. GIS aids users in gaining a better understanding of patterns, relationships,…

  • Courage vs. Recklessness: Morality and Ethics

    Table of Contents Introduction Similarities between Courage and Recklessness Differences between Courage and Recklessness Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Among the many moral virtues commonly appraised by humanity, some have contradictory meanings and imply controversial traits. In particular, the opposition of courage and recklessness has long been under discussion from the perspective of the similarities and…

  • Ethical Theories and Principles

    Table of Contents Overview of the Case Analysis from the Perspective of Ethical Theories The Interrelation of Law and Ethics Conclusion References Sometimes, it is difficult to tell unambiguously whether a deed is right or wrong. Moral principles do not always find their place in legislation, and people should decide how to act in a…

  • Integrity as a Concept in the Ethical Dictionary

    Integrity is a prominent concept in ethical vocabulary. Nevertheless, a review of the existing literature shows different meanings of the term as well as the usage of its variable. Integrity is considered one of the most vital virtues held by individuals and institutions (Gibbons and Sutherland 8). An individual of integrity is also seen as…

  • Revenge and Its Historical and Ethical Consequences

    Introduction Earlier, the concept of revenge was considered an object of purely subjective but at the same time well-grounded justice. Attempts to take revenge on an enemy or offender caused serious conflicts that rather often led to wars and bloodshed. In the modern world, vengeance has not disappeared. On the contrary, it has acquired more…

  • Sex Workers and New Code of Ethics

    The existing social paradigm of redefining equality, respect, and human autonomy has resulted in the rapid need for reconsidering the commonly accepted code of ethics and the overall definition of ethics. Thus, in the article presented by Canadian sex workers’ rights advocate Valerie Scott (2017), the issue of legislation in the context of sex work…