Morality Essays

Is it morally acceptable to steal food from the wealthy to feed the poor? This was the type of question Lawrence Kohlberg, an American-born Harvard Professor, would ask of his research subjects. Dr. Kohlberg was fascinated by the cognitive development work proposed by Swiss theorist Jean Piaget (Long, n.d.). “Kohlberg’s …

What people feel morally obligated to do depends on the situation. In general, I think everyone can agree that it is immoral to take someone’s life, but there are situations where people might think otherwise. There are also other less severe circumstances where people’s morals are put in question. In …

1. Define what is referred to as an anti-fraternization policy. Draft a policy regarding employee fraternization, addressing issues which you deem important to include in such a policy (not to exceed one page). (Snoyenbos: 394) (DeGeorge: 226-232) (LA Times, 03 Feb 2007) Anti-fraternization policies aim to sidestep potential conflicts of …

Loyalty is a noble quality that is found not only in human beings, but also in pet animals, such as dogs, horses or elephants. The word ‘loyalty’ means ‘fidelity to law’ which is generally applicable in the case of the Sovereign of the State. But in its broader sense, it …

It depended on did he tell the real situation of the company or not. If he told the truth, First, I would recognize the ethical dilemma. If the loan isn’t obtained, the company may go under, leaving more than 100 people without jobs. But to ensure that company receives the …

In this paper I will provide both sides of cognitivism and non-cognitivism and argue that non-cognitivism is superior to cognitivism and that it is also more believable. I will first explain cognitivism and non-cognitivism and break them down into smaller sections and describe the arguments for and against both. Next, …

Conscience is said to be a voice or feeling that dictates a persons moral decisions this feeling of a sense of right and wrong has no definite definition and its argued among psychologists, philosophers and religious believers what the true origin of this feeling is. Some psychologists argue that we …

Ethics • Greek word: Ethos that means both an individual’s character and a community culture. • Business ethics involves adhering to legal, regulatory, professional and company standards, keeping promises and commitments and abiding by general principles like fairness, honesty and respect Social & Legal Issues Business Ethics The application of …

10 brought shocking news to sport-crazed New England. The assistant of Bill Belichick, the super-star head coach of the New England Patriots, was caught videotaping defensive signals of the opposing team, against the rules of the National Football League. In a quick resolution, Belichick and the team were heavily fined …

Americans spend 19 billion dollars a year on veterinary care, 47 billion dollars including food and other supplies. With the money from reducing spending on American pets we can help malnourished American children accost the country. The author of the article “The last meow”, Burkhard Bilger, agrees that spending excessive …