Ethics in Structural Engineering
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A 17 page paper discussing instances of building and other structure collapse in Asia in examining the ethics of design and construction of commercial buildings, bridges and other public structures. Technological advances have allowed the field of structural engineering to change dramatically in only the past few years, and engineers face more questions of ethics of choice than ever before. The paper discusses engineering organizations' codes of ethics before progressing to the philosophies of Kant (the categorical imperative) and Mill (the greater good) in providing a framework for decision making that can contribute to structures of greater integrity and safety. The paper uses examples from India, China and Japan. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: KSethicsEngr.wps

Ethics in the Movie "Witness"
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A 7 page essay that analyzes the movie "Witness" and applies to it various moral standards as discussed in several essays appearing in the anthology "Vice and Virtue" edited by Christine Sommers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Ethics Of Animal Testing
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A 5 page paper that considers the ethical issue of animal testing. It is through animal testing that scientists have developed vaccines and other medications that have relieved incredible suffering and saved millions of human lives. On the other hand, if we look at animals as sentient beings, can we really say it is ethical to use them in testing? This paper reports arguments on each side of the issue and also comments on the use of alternative procedures. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Ethics Of Christianity And Hinduism
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14 pages in length. The writer delves into the person-to-person and person-to-society aspects of ethical fortitude as they relate to Christianity and Hinduism. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TLCChrEt.rtf

Ethics Of Physician-Reported Syphilis
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5 pages in length. The moral obligation Jeff's doctor is compelled to uphold falls under support of deontological ethics, a theory that espouses one's moral duty in any given situation. As a physician, he is torn between his purported duty to warn and the obligation to protect doctor/patient confidentiality; however, the moment Jeff's actions caused other people to become unwitting victims of his indiscretion, the deontological obligation overruled any professional accountability the doctor may have had. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCSyphl.rtf

Ethics the Press and September the 11th
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This 6 page paper considers the way that the press have reported the events of September the 11th when terrorists crashed airplanes into the twin towers of the World Trade Centre. The writer looks at how the event was reported and considers if it was ethical and then applies the ideas of philosophers such as Kant and Mills in order to judge the situation from alternate perspectives. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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ETHICS THEORIES
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This 3-page paper discusses certain aspects of business ethics including the Precautionary Principle, Considerability and Expected Utility and theories advocated by Rawls and Nozick. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTethsit.rtf

Ethics: Euthanasia
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4 pages in length. Defending euthanasia through a Utilitarian and Virtue approach as applied to Mill, Bentham and Aristotle finds much support for the issue of right to die. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCEthEu.rtf

Eugenics as Practiced in Sweden
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This 10 page paper focuses on eugenics laws that were enforced in Sweden between the 1930s and 1970s. Criteria used by Swedes to sterilize those with undesirable traits are discussed. Other nations are compared and contrasted to Sweden in respect to eugenics such as Germany, Australia and the United States. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Euthanasia
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the topic, but ends with a pro position. History, case studies and many facts and figures are included in this paper that is chock full of details. Kevorkian and his escapades are duly noted but not supported. Still, the freedom of ending one's life is. The Dax Cowart case is used to support the argument. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Euthanasia and Applied Ethics
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A 4 page paper which discusses the concern of euthanasia as it involves applied ethics today. The essays examined are "Active and Passive Euthanasia" by James Rachels, "Buddhist Views of Suicide and Euthanasia" by Carl B. Becker, and "The Survival Lottery" by John Harris. No additional sources cited.
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Euthanasia in the Netherlands
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This 5 page paper consider how euthanasia has been legalised in Holland and considers if the Dutch system for the practice of active euthanasia morally sound, if it incorporates adequate safeguards against abuse and if it should be used as a basis for the introduction of similar laws in other countries, such as the United States. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEeuthnl.rtf