Ethics

Week 2 – Discussion – The Conjoined Twins Case 1 1 unread reply. 1 1 reply. Weekly Discussion Guidelines You cannot just login, post several times in one day, and be done. Think of this as a discussion that we may have in the classroom, except that we are doing it online over a week. You are expected to respond to the discussion prompt with your initial post by 11:59 PM on Day 4. After submitting your initial post, provide 2 response posts, on 2 separate days. For example, if you submit your initial post on Day 4, you will submit a response post on 2 different days after Day 4. All posts need to be submitted no later than Day 7. All posts should be thoughtful, respectful, and add substantive value to the discussion. One or two sentences is not a substantive response. All posts should be written using full sentences in paragraph form. The use of philosophical concepts, wherever relevant, is highly recommended to earn full points. Please provide both in-text citations and post-text references. Do not bother claiming that you did not provide in-text citations and post-text references because everything came from your head. You are required to include textual evidence for your claims. Discussion Prompt Jodie and Mary were conjoined twins sharing a single heart and a single pair of lung.  Without intervention, both would die within six months.  If separated, Jodie would live but Mary would die immediately.  The parents refused permission to operate, believing that it would be wrong to hasten Mary’s death.  Devout Catholics, they said that “nature should take its course” and “If it’s God’s will that both our children should not survive then so be it.”  After a court intervention, the operation was performed over the parents’ objection and as expected, Jodie lived and Mary died. For the purposes of this discussion, we will assume that Jodie can go on to live a fairly normal life.  This is not a case where Jodie’s death would not be a harm to her. Also, we will be concerned with which course of action would be the right one, and not with who has the right to make the decision. Plausibly, the parents had that right and it was violated by the court. But we can still ask: What decision should the parents have made? Utilitarians are consequentialists, and consequentialism itself is a hotly debated idea among moral philosophers. The idea that we should always act so as to bring about the best outcome is incredibly attractive, but many have found it to be very objectionable. Kantians, for example, are anti-consequentialists and would argue in this case that it is always wrong to sacrifice the life of one to save the life of another.

4 videos to be examined: JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES-BLOOD ISSUE MEDICAL ETHICS AND LAW AT THE END OF LIFE Bad Blood grey’s anatomy The State of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Use analytical and critical thinking to examine the ethical implications of the videos. In the analysis, give your honest opinion on how you would approach the situations, taking into consideration, moral objectivity, legal aspects of Medical Ethics, and the ethical theories and approaches that govern sound ethical decision-making. All papers should be written to reflect the very essence of the course. Students should therefore take into consideration: Clarity and technical quality, course knowledge, relevance to Medical Ethics, personal relevance, supporting or refuting some of the theories of Medical Ethics. Papers should consistently follow a recognizable, formal publication style such as the APA or MLA style, and a minimum of SEVEN full pages in length. Your paper must be typed, double-spaced, and no larger than a 12 font.

In the interest of conducting a lively, engaging discussion, please keep the following in mind: Opposing viewpoints are key to any vibrant discussion, but remember to use Internet etiquette and be respectful of your classmates’ views and opinions. Provide constructive feedback or ask clarifying questions if you do not understand a classmate’s comment. Most importantly, have fun interacting with the unit content, your classmates, and your instructor! Morality and Ethics Distinguish between morality and ethics, citing the sources you considered as you define each. Research an example of a law or precedent setting case law which was influenced by moral values or ethical standards. As you discuss and analyze this law or case law address whether this change in the law seemed to improve the moral climate or ethical standards of society.

Please describe what nursing ethics means to you and your practice. Describe an ethical dilemma you have faced and the strategies/resources you utilized to help your patient and their families.  Requirements: 1. APA guidelines (must have cover page and properly cite resources) 2. Page limit: 1- 2 pages (not including the cover page

Overview This assignment will give you the opportunity to choose an article and then write about the ethical implications and the impact of the events that are described. Read and reflect on ONE of the following articles. https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-bodies-funeral/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/feb/18/matthewengel https://www.change.org/p/bellefonte-change-bellefonte-high-school-mascot?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=f78fcc10-d965-11e7-b90c-2fe396dd86c1 https://theconversation.com/almonds-dont-lactate-but-thats-no-reason-to-start-calling-almond-milk-juice-121306 Write a paper in which you: Analyze the following questions associated with your chosen article and discuss them using concepts you learned in this course. What ideals, effects, and consequences are at stake? Have any moral rights been violated? What would a Utilitarian recommend? What would a Kantian recommend? Explain your rationale for each of your answers to your chosen article with supporting evidence. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) . The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Determine the considerations for and process of ethical business decision making to balance corporate and social responsibilities and address moral, economic, and legal concerns. Analyze selected business situations using the predominant ethical theories, such as utilitarian, Kantian, and virtue ethics to guide ethical business decision making. Determine the implications and impact of various civil liberty laws in the workplace, such as hiring, promotion, discipline, discharge, and wage discrimination. Use technology and information resources to research issues in business ethics. Write clearly and concisely about business ethics using proper writing mechanics. Click here to view the grading rubric.

Topic: Relativism vs. Absolutism   THIS IS A DISCUSSION POST NOT A PAPER. BOOK INFORMATION LISTED BELOW. will send pictures of the pages if need be. Moral Reasoning: An Intentional Approach to Distinguishing Right from Wrong Author: Jones VBID:     9781524946562   Thread: After studying the Reading & Study materials, compose a 500-600 word argument that is objective, carefully-constructed, and free of emotion (and hence it should not contain any exclamation points) in support of your opinion about ethical relativism and Christian ethics. Formulate your argument by answering the following questions: Is Christian ethics relativistic or absolutist? Explain your answer. What, if any, are the differences between ethical relativism and the subjective aspects of Christian ethics? For question 1, answer whether Christian ethics is relativistic or absolutist. First, you should define relativism and absolutism. Don’t simply re-state the reading, but provide an explanation of relativism and absolutism using your own words but also showing that you did the reading and understand the issues. Present the strengths and weaknesses of relativism and how these compare to absolutism. Here you should bring into play the arguments that are discussed in the assigned reading in chapter two of our textbook, Moral Reasoning. You should also incorporate the introduction from our Biblical Ethics textbook. You must read these chapters carefully. Some of the arguments for relativism presented in Moral Reasoning are eventually rejected as fallacious. The more cogent arguments are not presented until the second half of the chapter, where the author sides with the overwhelming majority of ethicists in concluding that ethical relativism is false. You may also read ahead to chapters 8 and 9 in Moral Reasoning, where the author presents a Christian ethic, and you may also consult outside sources. Whichever side you take on the issue, please treat both sides with respect. For question 2, explain the differences between ethical relativism and the subjective elements in Christian ethics. In addition to the textbooks and academic sources, you are encouraged to incorporate important biblical passages such as Romans 14-15.

Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 11 Lesson Minimum of 2 scholarly sources Instructions Develop, in detail,  a situation in which a health care worker might be confronted with ethical problems related to patients and prescription drug use OR patients in a state of poverty. Each scenario must be original to you and this assignment. It cannot be from the discussion boards in this class or any other previous forum. Articulate (and then assess) the ethical solutions that can found using “care” (care-based ethics) and “rights” ethics to those problems. Assessment must ask if the solutions are flawed, practicable, persuasive, etc. What health care technology is involved in the situation?What moral guidelines for using that kind of healthcare technology should be used there? Explore such guidelines also using utilitarianism, Kantian deontology, ethical egoism, or social contract ethics. Say how social technologies such as blogs, crowdfunding, online encyclopedias can be used in either case. What moral guidelines for using that kind of healthcare technology should be used there? Develop such guidelines also using utilitarianism, Kantian deontology, ethical egoism, or social contract ethics. You should not be using any text you used in a discussion board or assignment for this class or any previous class. Cite the textbook and incorporate outside sources, including citations. Writing Requirements (APA format) Length: 3-4 pages (not including title page or references page) 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources)

Conduct research on a Caribbean organization of your choice. You are required to write a contemporary business ethics case study that explores ethical problems in the Caribbean organization you have chosen that need to be considered and addressed, describing adequately the details of the situation, the primary and secondary stakeholders and the ethical issues involved. 1000 words Identify and discuss the ethical issues pertinent to the case you have developed, providing an ethical evaluation of these issues using the relevant ethical theories. (20 Marks) – 2000 words

In the land of free trade, the public does not view all industries as equal. Do you believe that is ethical? Do you believe that some industries are unfairly targeted? Should it be consumers’ choice to partake in products that are not healthy for them, or do those companies have an ethical obligation to protect people? In this assignment, you will choose from one (1) of the following industries to write about. Credit Cards Write a paper in which you: Become an advocate for either the consumer or the industry. Prepare an argument explaining the major reasons why you support either the consumer or the industry.  Discuss if you believe it is possible for a company to cater to both its best interest and that of the consumer conjointly or if one always has to prevail. Justify your response. Use at least two (2) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Determine the considerations for and process of ethical business decision making to balance corporate and social responsibilities, and address moral, economic, and legal concerns. Analyze selected business situations using the predominant ethical theories, such as utilitarian, Kantian, and virtue ethics to guide ethical business decision making. Use technology and information resources to research issues in business ethics. Write clearly and concisely about business ethics using proper writing mechanics.

Baby Needs a New Crib An on-line retailer that sells home and children’s items, such as children’s furniture, clothing, and toys, was seeking a way to reach a new audience and stop the declining sales and revenue trends it was suffering. A market research firm hired by the retailer identified a new, but potentially risky market: lower-income single parents. The new market seemed attractive because of the large number of single parents, but most of these households were severely constrained in terms of their monetary resources. The research firm proposed that the retailer offer a generous credit policy that would allow consumers to purchase up to $500 worth of merchandise on credit without a credit check, provided they signed up for direct payment of their credit account from a checking account. Because these were high-risk consumers, the credit accounts would carry extremely high interest rates. The research firm believed that even with losses, enough accounts would be paid off to make the venture extremely profitable for the on-line retailer. Should the retailer pursue this new marketing strategy? Why or why not? In the above scenario, the focus on parents, also brings to mind some related issues attendant to marketing to children. The influence of children on buying decisions and spending in their own right have led to some ethical questions in the way goods and services are advertised and marketed to children. The question of advertising and marketing to children has produced at least two schools of thought. There are some who believe that the advertising and marketing rules and laws that apply to everyone are sufficient to protect children. The other school says children are a special category and deserving of special laws and rules aimed specifically to protect them from inappropriate forms of advertising and marketing efforts. Which side of the debate is the more persuasive to you and why (for our purposes you may consider anyone 17 and under as the target group)? If you believe there should be separate laws and rules, what would you include in such? If you believe existing rules and laws adequately protect children, explain why this is the case, providing specific examples of how the general laws protect children. In your response, identify and discuss what you believe to be the ethical dilemma, and at least two related ethical issues. Are there any ethical theories that might support your position? References: https://www.diamonds.pro/education/ethical-diamonds-conscientious-consumers-need-know/ https://www.chuckgallagher.com/2015/09/30/business-ethics-alive-blue-bell-vs-peanut-corporation-of-america/ https://stakeholder13.wordpress.com/2015/03/31/mattel-playing-with-ethics/ https://mpk732t12016clusterb.wordpress.com/2016/04/04/exploitative-advertising-campaigns-are-targeting-our-children/