Category: Philosophy : Ethics

Imagine a nurse entrusted with the critical responsibility of patient care succumbing to the temptation to steal medications. This scenario presents a profound ethical dilemma. How can we justify, if at all, such an act? Is there ever a morally acceptable reason for a nurse to take medications, whether for personal use or to help…

Imagine a nurse entrusted with the critical responsibility of patient care succumbing to the temptation to steal medications. This scenario presents a profound ethical dilemma. How can we justify, if at all, such an act? Is there ever a morally acceptable reason for a nurse to take medications, whether for personal use or to help…

In Aristotle’s thought, virtuous people are courageous, generous, and just. You and your classmates have worked very hard this term, and in no small way these virtues have had a profound effect on you both individually and collaboratively. Create a closing post in which you pay tribute to what you’ve learned and to the classmates who…

In Aristotle’s thought, virtuous people are courageous, generous, and just. You and your classmates have worked very hard this term, and in no small way these virtues have had a profound effect on you both individually and collaboratively. Create a closing post in which you pay tribute to what you’ve learned and to the classmates who…

Final Capstone Proposal Essay Rough Draft Purpose: Please write a rough draft of the Final Capstone Proposal Essay. This draft should demonstrate that you are making substantial progress towards your final essay. The draft should be 4-6 double-spaced pages and have a minimum of 4 sources. You should have content for each section. It is…

Moral Topic essay on collateral damage to civilians in armed conflict Length: 1,200 words (text of the essay, not including title page and works cited. Present arguments for and against your preferred view. Be convincing, but also concede points of an opposed view/interpretation of the topic, when warranted. Make use of two moral theories studied…

Final Capstone Project Proposal Purpose: This writing is an attempt to persuade the reader to adopt the proposal’s solution to a problem or need.  Your problem solving should evidence both ethical and interdisciplinary modes of inquiry. This project gives you the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have gained during your college career.…

For this week’s assessment, you will create an audio or a video presentation that examines from various points of view a contemporary social issue you selected. As the host of a television show (60 Minutes, VICE News) or radio program or podcast (Fresh Air, This American Life), you have been assigned to deliver an informative, 10-minute segment…

No matter what the topic, you should develop a specific thesis and defend your thesis with arguments. You will be expected to raise at least one good objection to your position and reply (rebut) to that objection. To help you in organizing your thinking and writing, you should be able to answer the following questions…