Euthanasia in the UK
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This 7 page paper consider the legal and theoretical framework of euthanasia in the UK compared to the Netherlands. The writer takes into consideration the Human Rights Act 1998, and the cases of Tony Bland and Dian Petty. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Euthanasia: A Nurse’s Position
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An 8 page discussion of the ethics of euthanasia as it impacts the nursing profession. This paper contends that in some situations euthanasia could be considered morally and ethically right. At the same time, however, the author cautions that the appropriateness of euthanasia must be considered on a case by case basis. Bibliography lists sources.
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Euthanasia: Both Sides of the Controversy
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This 10 page paper takes a look at both sides of the euthanasia controversy. The discussion is concentrated on philosophical as well as practical concerns. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Euthanasia: Should doctors intervene at the end of life?
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(6 pp) The most recent world issue (4/10/01) concerning this most sensitive subject is from April 10 of this year (2001), when The Hague in the Netherlands voted to legalize euthanasia. The seventy-five seat chamber of government, with one absence, voted 46 in favor and 28 opposed to the legislation, making it the first nation in the world to legalize euthanasia. But whether it is legal in one country or the world, the basic question still remains, "should" doctors intervene at the end of life? The word euthanasia according to the standard Webster is really made up of three words: gentle, easy, and death. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBeuthsa.doc

Euthanasia; The Moral Arguments;
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This 5 page paper looks at both sides of the argument regarding the use of euthanasia. The paper argues that it may be seen as allowing an individual the right and dignity to both live and die as they wanted, but also recognises and argues that there are both religions and social aspects which may be being ignored and require acknowledgement. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEeutmor.rtf

Euthansia in Australia
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This 5 page paper considers the legal status of euthanasia in Australia. The paper also makes references to alternate locations where euthanasia has retained a legal status in Holland and Oregon. The paper ends with the consideration of a case of 'assisted death' which was not prosecuted in Australia.
Filename: TEeutaus.wps

Ford Pinto: Harvard Case Study
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A 8 page paper based on a case study from Harvard. A legal analysis and ethical analysis are provided. In the early 1970s, some Pintos caught fire when involved in a rear-end crash. The fuel tank ruptured. The writer discusses the laws and regulations as they applied to the Pinto and then discusses the ethical issues of the case, ending with a recommendation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGpinto.rtf

Freedom and Restraint
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(5 pp) Defining what we cannot see, but rather hold in our minds is not an easy thing to do, rather it involves a series of steps in thinking, and with each of those steps a new conclusion may be reached. We will use this very simple process to examine the ideas of freedom and restraint, as well as their relationship to each other, and to the concept of rules and regulations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBfrerst.doc

Global Issues
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A 6 page paper which presents the writer's opinion on various global issues. Those issues are as follows: abortion, homosexuality, genetic engineering, divorce, family, euthanasia, deforestation, and DNA baby sex selection. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAglobal.wps

Hans Jonas’ Restructuring of Kant’s Ethical Categorical Imperative in the Age of Technology
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This is a 5 page paper discussing Jonas’ restructuring of Kant’s categorical imperative in regards to ethically responsible decisions and actions. In the 18th and 19th centuries, philosophers such as Immanual Kant were interested in “the supreme moral principle” which would govern individual action and decision making in society, religion and politics. Kant in his work “Foundations of the Metaphysics of Morals” developed the categorical imperative which stated “Act so that you can will that the maxim of your action be made the principle of universal law”. This reasoning reflected that individuals “ought” to act in relation to their moral duty and not out of self interest for the good of humanity and society. Since the advent of modern global technology however, contemporary philosophers argue that this categorical imperative falls short of preserving humanity. Hans Jonas in particular argues that Kant’s categorical imperative does not reflect the responsibility needed in present actions in order to preserve not only present generations but also future generations. Technology has such a global impact on all of humanity and the environment that decisions made today must have an imperative of responsibility for the future of humanity. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TJJonas1.rtf

Harvard Case: Export Of Pesticides
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This 5 page paper is based on a Harvard case study about exporting pesticides from the U.S. to developing countries. It is a paper that deals with ethics and morality. Sections include a synopsis of the scenario, the environment, the issues involved in the case, alternatives, recommendations and conclusions. This is not as clear-cut a case as it might seem. Fields that are treated will produce about 40 percent more crop than untreated fields. For countries that do not have enough food, the morality of selling them the chemicals is almost a moot question. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGpestc.rtf

Healthcare Ethics: Plato's Perspective
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17 pages in length. The writer discusses Platonic philosophy as it pertains to abortion, animal research, euthanasia/suicide and withholding information from terminally ill patients. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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