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C/EN/48. Presentation + notes. Sustainability and ethics in engineering

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800
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9 SLIDES
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This presentation with notes focuses on issues of ethics and sustainability in the engineering industry. The presentation provides an overview of ethics, and examines the reasons why it is necessary in engineering. The ethical issues that can arise in the field of engineering are detailed, and the presentation then outlines sustainability. Sustainable engineering is assessed, and the paper also highlights issues regarding sustainability in engineering. This presentation does not include a reference list.

 

KEYWORDS: Presentation, ethics, sustainability, engineering industry, Sustainable engineering!,

 

C/P/459. An examination of cheap food and animal welfare

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1400
DATE:
2011
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This paper examines the conflict between cheap food and animal welfare in intensive agricultural production. The paper examines the economic viability of intensive animal production for obtaining cheap food, and also discusses animal welfare in relation to this. Different consumer attitudes towards paying for improved animal welfare are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Cheap food, animal welfare, agricultural production, intensive agricultural production, economic viability, consumer attitudes,

 

S/P/572. Is Kant correct that Categorical Imperative is supreme principle of morality?

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2450
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concept of categorical imperative introduced by Kant reviewing the main ideas of Kant’s moral theory and discussing whether the consequences of an action have any bearing on the morality of that action. The researcher’s personal attitude towards the maxims of Kantian ethics is expressed.

 

KEYWORDS: Kant, Categorical Imperative, morality, ethics,

 

S/P/569. Thomson's argument for permissibility of abortion

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2450
DATE:
2011
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The paper reviews the arguments in favour of abortion expressed in ‘A Defence of Abortion’ by Judith Jarvis Thomson reporting on her debate with anti-abortionists and addressing moral problems caused by the denial of abortion. Issues associated with the right to life are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Abortion, anti-abortionists, Thompson,

 

S/P/558. Expressivist views of aesthetics

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2800
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the position of aesthetics towards expressivism and cognitivism explaining the difference between expressivist and cognitivist views of aesthetics, highlighting challenges related to the expressivist view, arguing whether aesthetic properties are external to the physical world, and considering whether aesthetic statements express emotions.

 

KEYWORDS: Expressivist, cognitivist, aesthetics,

 

S/P/557. Kierkegaard's aesthetic approach to life: is it a failure on its own terms?

WORDS:
2050
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the aesthetic and ethical approaches to life presented by Kierkegaard in his “The Rotation of Crops” discussing the role of freedom in the life of aesthetes, and arguing whether the refusal to make commitments makes an aesthete appear unattractive.

 

KEYWORDS: Kierkegaard, aesthetic life, ethical, freedom,

 

S/P/552. How do Frankfurt and Wolff agree and disagree over the nature of freedom and moral responsibility?

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2350
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the ethical views of Harry Frankfurt and Susan Wolff on the link between determinism and human freedom. Definitions of freedom are presented discussing conditions that make a person free, the hierarchy of desires, moral responsibilities, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Frankfurt and Wolf, freedom, moral responsibility,

 

C/N/591. An examination of ethical debates in genetics

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550
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of ethics in relation to genetics, and begins by providing information on the concept. Topics like tissue transplants, the production of clones, molecular shifting, and gene therapy are all discussed in relation to ethical considerations.

 

KEYWORDS: Ethics, genetics, tissue transplants, clones, molecular shifting, gene therapy,

 

S/P/549. Naturalism reveals the ways in which human beings are victims of natural forces and social environment

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2050
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the way in which naturalism reveals the way in which humans are victim of natural forces and social environments. The paper compares Henry James’ Daisy Miller to The Wasteland by T.S. Eliot in order to fully examine the aim of the study.

 

KEYWORDS: Naturalism, natural forces, social environments, Henry James, Daisy Miller, The Wasteland, T.S. Eliot,

 

C/C/292. Ethics in Computer Forensics and Security

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines ethics in computer forensics, information systems and security. The paper discusses these topics in reference to B. Stahl’s paper, “Researching Ethics and morality information systems: some guiding questions” 2008. The paper examines the theory and literature that surrounds the topics to provide an evaluation of ethics in computer forensics and security.

 

KEYWORDS: Ethics, computer forensics, information systems, security, B. Stahl, Researching Ethics and morality information systems: some guiding questions,

 

S/PS/235. An examination of motivational interviewing as a psychotherapy treatment for drug and alcohol abusers

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2500
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the concept of motivational interviewing as a treatment for individuals with drug and alcohol abuse problems. The paper aims to assess whether this form of psychotherapy is successful or not, and also examines whether it can be classed as unethical. The benefits of this type of treatment are examined and the paper identifies the different groups of people that this would not benefit. The ethical aspects of motivational interviewing that should be taken into consideration are also discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Motivational interviewing, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, psychotherapy, ethics, unethical!,

 

S/S/316. The Technology and Ethics of Life Extension

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3050
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

This paper examines life extending technology, and aims to evaluate the ethical considerations surrounding it. The paper begins by providing information on the history of life expectancies, and follows this with a discussion regarding the reasons why people age. Different scientific and technical methods in relation to life extension are discussed, and the paper also outlines the consequences of the extension of the average human life span. These consequences are discussed in reference to the Malthusian theory. The paper concludes by summarising the ethical considerations regarding life extension.

 

KEYWORDS: Life extension, life extending technology, human life span, Malthusian theory,

 

C/L/828. An examination of medical theory and ethics in law

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2150
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the law in relation to medical theory and ethics. The paper presents the past and present case law relating to the subject. The paper then follows this with an examination of the development of the case law in the field of medical law.

 

KEYWORDS: Law, !medical law, medical theory, ethics, case law,

 

S/P/522. Origins and principles of Dadaism and surrealism

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1400
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at Dada and surrealism examining the feature of the Dadaist movement that emerged during WW1, and explaining the roots of their adoption of irrationality as a philosophy. The history of surrealism is described discussing the views of André Breton and the works of Salvador Dali.

 

KEYWORDS: Dadaism, surrealism, André Breton, Salvador Dali,

 

C/P/409. Ethical frameworks of deontology and utilitarianism: theory and practical applications

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1700
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at two philosophical approaches to morality, i.e. deontological and utilitarian frameworks. The ethical framework of deontology is explained discussing whether ethical rules can be broken for the greater good. Utilitarianism ethics is discussed arguing whether moral behaviour is based on the greatest utility for society. Both approaches are applied to life situations and provided by a personal reflection of the researcher.

 

KEYWORDS: Ethical framework, deontology, utilitarianism, morality,

 

C/N/561. Ethics in Biological Sciences: Debate over Savoir Siblings

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2050
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the ethical issues of biological research (bioethics) reporting on two cases of “savoir siblings”, one involving the use of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in combination with in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), which allowed a family to choose a healthy embryo for creating a test-tube baby that would save the life of its older sister, and the other related to the tissue matching performed to the umbilical cord blood of the saviour sibling. Ethical debate about the use of medical technology in both cases is reviewed.

 

KEYWORDS: Bioethics, ethics, Biological Sciences, Savoir Siblings,

 

C/P/380. Dissertation Outline. Role of ethics in accounting education

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950
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the importance of ethics in the training of accountants formulating the main objectives of the research, outlining the topics for the literature review, and describing research methodology and techniques of data collection.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation Outline, role of ethics, accounting education,

 

C/A/36. Tracing significance of modernist chair in interiors from 1900 till present

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5350
DATE:
2011
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59.99 GBP

The paper looks at the historic architectural innovations of the modernist era examining the works of the artists Gerrit Reitveld, Alvar Aalto, Eileen Gray, Frank Lloyd, Macintosh, Joseph Hoffman, Charles Eames, etc. Ideological background behind modernist chair designs is explained, various aspects of chair designs are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Modernist chair, furniture,

 

C/P/363. Autobiographical memory and value of imagination: personal reflection

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970
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

The paper presents a reflection of the researcher on the features and roles of autobiographical memory. References are made to personal experiences and the ideas of Paul Valery and Cormac McCarthy. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Autobiographical memory, Paul Valery, Cormac McCarthy,

 

S/P/504. Why are low wages reprehensible?

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2550
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the social, political and economic implications of low wages arguing whether wealth means happiness, and applying Kantian ethics to illustrate the unethical practices of the Disney Corporation, Loch Fyne restaurant group and Thistle hotel and factories in developing countries. Utilitarian and universalistic approaches to ethical decision making are reviewed. Conclusions are made about the harmful impacts of low wages on people and economies.

 

KEYWORDS: low wages, unethical, Disney, Loch Fyne, Thistle, Kantian ethics,

 

S/P/500. Does utilitarianism fail in providing a satisfactory account for our moral obligations?

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper focuses on the concept of utilitarianism, and aims to assess why it may fail to provide a satisfactory account of moral obligations. The paper discusses the criticised aspects of the concept, suggesting that its flaws lie with its hedonistic and consequentialist nature. Both of these theories are explained and detail, and the paper then follows this with a discussion regarding its moral aspects. The way in which utilitarianism could justify things for some that most find wrong is discussed, and the issue regarding the definition of happiness is explored. The paper concludes by weighing up the advantages and disadvantages to the moral theory.

 

KEYWORDS: Utilitarianism, moral obligations, hedonistic nature, consequentialist nature, happiness,

 

S/P/499. Review. An examination of Peter Singer's “Famine, Affluence, and Morality” 2004

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper reviews Peter Singers argument in “Famine, Affluence, and Morality” that individuals in affluent countries are morally obliged to give small amounts of the personal wealth to relieve suffering elsewhere. The paper aims to argue that whist giving to charity should be encouraged, not giving to charity should not be condemned. The paper begins by outlining aspects of Singers argument, and follows this by discussing other philosophers that have disagreed with him, and discusses the reasons why they disagree. Conclusions are made regarding whether Singers argument is right or wrong.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, Peter Singer, charity, wealth, morals,

 

S/P/495. Is it morally correct to donate money for famine relief rather than buy birthday presents to your own children?

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper addresses the link between famine, affluence and morality discussing Peter Singer’s view on whether one should donate money to help with famine relief while not having enough to buy birthday presents for their own children, because this is a morally correct thing to do. The researcher’s personal attitude to the problem is explained.

 

KEYWORDS: Morality, famine relief, money donation, children’s birthday presents,

 

C/MD/136. Pregnant Body in Cinema and Literature: Point of Conflict over Woman's Identity

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2250
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the pregnant body as a symbol of woman’s power to create and develop life as well as a symbol of man’s control of life through the possession of the female body. Presentations of pregnant body and human body in films and books are discussed making references to the French horror film “À l'intérieur” (“Inside”), Ira Levin’s “Rosemary’s Baby”, Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein”, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: pregnant body, woman’s power, man’s control, À l\'intérieur, Rosemary’s Baby, Frankenstein,

 

C/B/3135. Examination of ethical awareness and negotiation in relation to ethical products

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2000
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines business ethics, in relation to ethical awareness and negotiation when buying ethically labelled products. The paper begins by defining ethics, and outlines the possible ethical issues which may influence awareness and negotiations. The paper also discusses ways in which ethical retailers can encourage consumers to buy their products despite economic restraints.

 

KEYWORDS: Business ethics, ethical awareness, ethical negotiations, ethical products, ethical retailers,