Category: Moral Values
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Interaction in Cyberspace: Impact on Morality, Personality, and Behavior of People
Peoples morality and behaviors as well as their personalities have been negatively influenced by the introduction of cyberspace and Internet communication technology. This is mainly due to the non-strictness of the rules that have been set to govern the use of cyberspace. It has been noted that most of the instances which have directly or…
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Virtual Environment and Morality
Table of Contents Introduction Non-conformity to morals Conformity to morals Recommendation Conclusion References Introduction The introduction of IT has had a pronounced impact on the behavior and personalities of individuals and the Virtual community members. Some of the impacts are good and are in support of moral values. Others are negative to what society holds…
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Assisted Suicide and Its Morality Aspects
Table of Contents Introduction Assisted Suicide in the US AS and Healthcare Practitioners: Ethical and Legal Aspects Religious Perspective Suicide Tourism Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Assisted suicide or euthanasia used to be allowed only in some European countries, but today residents of several US states are eligible for AS. The essence of the idea of…
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Morality Obligation vs. Aspiration Comparison
Moral duty is an obligation that an individual owes and should fulfill, although it is not legally required. A charitable endeavor is an example of a moral commitment. Charity actions are encouraged by a persons good nature rather than by the law. A countrys or organizations legislation reinforces law-based morality. For example, most laws make…
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The Morality of Migration Reading by Benhabib
In the modern world, the morality and legality of migration are becoming global problems affecting the level of employment, the overall economy and the national security of any country. When the Department of Homeland Security announced a decree to stop the deportation of undocumented young immigrants, this statement was met with a positive reaction from…
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Philosophers Views on Morality
Moral intent, according to Abelard, explains that morality is a state of the mind and has defects that compel a person to undertake certain activities. Abelard holds that moral defects lead people to do things, which may not be moral (Moore and Bruder 274). Furthermore, Abelard argues that moral intent is not sin; however, sin…
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Peter Singer on Famine, Affluence, and Morality
Peter Singers argument is valid when viewed from a moral and humane angle. Human life is sacred and should be protected from any threat. Peter argues from the standpoint of famine which is likely to cause death if not addressed. The author states that death or suffering caused by starvation, lack of medical care, and…
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Morality of Stealing and Funding Life-Saving Research
The act of stealing is generally recognized as immoral since it violates the owners rights and autonomy. However, I incline toward the utilitarian perspective on theft which states that stealing might be morally acceptable in some cases (Abumere, 2019). Utilitarianism evaluates actions based on their positive and negative value to individuals and society, implying that…
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Drones: Technologies and Morality
Drones are crewless aircraft that operate with various degrees of autonomy. In contrast to a combat aircraft pilot, the drone operator does not put his life on the line. They may do reconnaissance, hit land and sea targets, intercept air targets, and cargo delivery, among other things (Frantzman, 2021). Drone combat first began in the…
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Critique of Ellins Position on Professional Morality
In recent years, deception, dishonesty, and bluffing have become increasingly prevalent in the professional realm. By examining current corporate practices, it is easy to see why todays society is more skeptical about seeking professional service, whether in law or medicine, than ever before. As Ellin asserts, is it ethically appropriate to engage in deception in…