Do our reasons for doing things matter Determining if the reasons for doing something is a philosophical argument that has received many contributions from various philosophers. Some believe that these reasons matter while other philosophers believe that the level with which they matter is minimal. The subject in the discussion can be subjected to an ethical argument to evaluate the consequences before justifying reasons for doing things matter. This paper provides a discussion on the various arguments that Kant has put forward and my opinion on the claim that our reasons for doing things matter. Simple ethics require that people do the right things and do it because it is the right thing to do. Additionally, it requires that people should avoid doing the wrong things because they are wrong. It is not possible to justify an action by presenting the good results of the action. In a normal society and general thinking, individuals in society have the moral duty to do the right things. Some ethics that relate to responsibility have established guidelines that tell people that some actions…
Philosophy: Existentialism Existentialism in philosophy that relates to the existence of the individual as a responsible agent who can determine their development through willful acts. It recognizes the view that people can engage in a thinking process and decide on what they want (Allen, 2019). This puts a lot of emphasis on autonomy. Therefore, it asserts that people can engage in morally-right behaviors out of choice. They are aware of the benefits of such actions and the repercussions of engaging in wrongful activities. A real-world connection to the concept of existentialism is the view that people in a nation are already aware of specific laws established, without necessarily having the constitution. For instance, they are aware that stealing and murder are wrong. The case could also be argued to stem from Law which generally dictates how people need to behave in society. Most fundamentally, they need to be aware of the best practices which they need to engage in. The application of existentialism makes people more aware of their environments and willing to act in line with the expectations put…
Deontology, utilitarianism, consequentialism, social theory and virtue ethics Topics to review: Deontology, utilitarianism, consequentialism, social theory, virtue ethics A) requires 2 different theories to substantiate the 2 differing points Another article which the tutor recommends for reference: https://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/23/inequalities-we-can-live-with/?_r＝1 Note from tutor: By the way folks, while article 1 is meant to serve as a stimulus to make you think about aspects of gender inequality, and the 5 gender gaps can correspond to certain issues of gender inequality, it is quite alright if you extrapolated from the readings other relevant concerns surrounding gender inequality that you wish to discuss. 20:09As long as you have a clear, coherent, and sound/cogent argument in favour of thinking that one of the aspects or concerns is the most ethically problematic. 20:10Also note that you might want to look at the article I used for the Online Discussion. [unique_solution]I assure you that it will help you with the TMA. (And this is pressing advice all the more so because ONLY THREE of you have participated so far.) 20:19One final thing: some of you may think that the…
Business Ethics Discussion Board 3 Unit 4 The Gulf of Mexico oil spill is remembered as the worst environmental disaster in the history of the United States of America. It occurred on 20th April 2010 when BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded. The incident killed 11 rig workers. It is estimated that over 4.2 million barrels of oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico and spewed from an uncapped wellhead, one mile underneath the surface of the ocean for almost 87 days. The federal government estimated 4.2 million barrels of oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico. Several concerns emerged from the incident, as depicted below. The investigation conducted showed that the incident occurred because BP management failed to respect the safety and protection of the general public by compromising the state of the rig’s safe practices devices. BP engineers also depicted negligence of duty, they should have informed the authority about compromised safety, but they feared to lose their jobs. Also, the response during the crisis was not impressive to the general public. These behaviors contradict the company’s code of…
Business Ethics Unit 4 IP Natural resources such as minerals, water, land, and oil constitute the most vital sources of income, livelihoods, and influence for different communities and their respective countries across the world. However, the ever-increasing environmental degradation and population growth experienced in the modern world has posed intensified competition over the already limited natural resources. This has resulted in inequitable sharing and poor management of resources. Unequal sharing, poor management, and implementation of businesses without due consideration for context and communities have contributed to existing tensions that often escalate into conflicts between the government, investing company, and an environmental advocacy organization that voices the community view. Therefore, it is essential to view valid and questionable positions which different parties are likely to take whenever such conflicts arise. This will enable an arbitrator to find common ground that will be a mutually acceptable resolution to this dispute. The claims presented by the environmental advocacy group clearly indicate that the environmental advocacy group holds its position to the fact that the operation of the oil company poses a risk to…
Drone Technology and War Ethics The use of drones in the war against terrorism has increased in the recent past. The U.S. military considers the technology an ideal weapon against extreme radical groups for its various benefits. First, drones have a high precision compared to traditional weapons. Besides, successful drone strikes limit terrorist ability to gather and communicate. Consequently, the technology raises ethical concerns for causing civilian deaths and raising territorial disputes over a state’s sovereignty (Simon, Romance, & Riemer, 2019). Moreover, extremists use technology to influence the masses against the USA government by depicting it as a war against Islam. However, the use of Drones has proven accurate in conducting attacks against terrorism. Consequently, the death of innocent civilians presents an ethical dilemma to the use of drones, despite its proven benefits over traditional warfare technologies. Terrorists present a significant threat through the intentional attack on civilians contrary to military drones that seek to minimize the loss of civilian lives due to their ability to wait for the ideal time to strike. The U.S. justifies its attack as…
What Passion Means in My Life In both Latin and Greek, the word passion stands for suffering. In this translation, i t means that an individual implies that being passionate may lead one to endure the state of emotion and even to suffer. Another meaning of passion is the deep emotions that are either negative or positive. Withal, a different definition of the word passion is that which is attached to sex and love. The word passion is very synonymous even to this day Transition: Now that we have taken a look into the definitions for the word passion, we will look into the History of love… For a significant time of the past, film directors, writers, philosophers, and playwrights have taken a close look into the passion in people’s lives. For instance, in the movie chariots of fire, the Romeo and Juliet, the intensity of Christ, passion has been employed and celebrated continuously in movies, plays, and popular writings across the past centuries. Transition: Now that we have taken a look into the History of passion, we will focus…
Ethics Ethics is a code of rules that govern how businesses operate, how people should be treated, and the decisions the companies will make. IT companies thrive in places that require both creativity and flexibility when dealing with customers. Small IT business owners in St Louis Missouri use ethical considerations and follow a set of moral rules when dealing with employees and clients. When making their decisions, these business owners take educational reflections and make smart choices to ensure that the rights and welfare of employees and clients are included in their business’s ethical code of conduct. Small IT business owners consider various ethical issues which include, safety at the workplace where employees are protected against racism, gender biasness, and disability or pregnancy discriminations at work. Being an IT business, it is possible to monitor the employees’ movement, performance, and presence. The ethical duties for the IT business owners are to establish a balance between the employees’ privacy and also prevent any unethical behavior from employees that may hurt the company’s image. Small IT business employees are restricted against disclosing…
HR function the report Future Insights: Top Trends Affecting the Workplace and the HR Profession According to SHRM Special Expertise Panels (Links to an external site.) and the articles The 2018 Human Resources Trends to Keep on Your Radar (Links to an external site.) and Protected Classes in Employment Discrimination (Links to an external site.). Emerging trends have defined and affected the future of HRM in terms of competencies, demographics, and practices. Some of the emerging trends in HRM include globalization, generational diversity, skills gap, sustainability, technology, social media, big data, and legislation. Select one of the emerging trends above and discuss the effect on managers and HR professionals (functions and practices), talent acquisition (recruiting, developing, and retaining employees), and performance management (training and development). Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. Cite at least one scholarly source to support your response.[unique_solution] HR function the report Future Insights: Top Trends Affecting the Workplace and the HR Profession According to SHRM Special Expertise Panels (Links to an external site.) and the articles The 2018 Human Resources Trends to…
French Revolution in 1789 French revolution period was a critical step in laying the foundation to the modern European history that began in the year 1789 and ended in the late 1790s. The revolution contributed to significant reforms in both political, social, and economic upheaval in France and its colonies. The revolution changed the old system of governance in France to the new system of governance. Also, the revolution overthrew the monarchy and established a republic, which catalyzed long periods of political violence in the country. Finally, the dictatorship was established under Napoleon who brought many principles and dictatorial culture to the areas he conquered in Western Europe and beyond. The causes of the French revolution were similar to causes of revolutions of the other countries of the West by then. In particular, the roots of the French revolution of 1789 explains why this revolution was the most significant of all the other revolutions the West had ever experienced. Several researchers and authors still differ in their arguments on what were the major causes of the revolution in France of…