Essays about Culture Page 173

      The case of Terri Schiavo, the 41-year-old brain-damaged woman, who was kept alive in a vegetative state for 15 years despite her husband’s fervent pleas to allow her to die without causing further pain or agony, is viewed as an important case in ethics in healthcare. The objection to “allow her to die” had…

Cain and Abel came from the first ever couple in the life of human from according to the Bible. Cain was the tiller of the ground, and Abel was the keeper of sheep. The two brothers both brought a sacrifice to the Lord. The Lord accepted Abel’s gift with respect. But the Lord had no…

Aboriginal spirituality highlights the interconnectedness between all objects and people, as they possess a shared soul or spirit. This belief system is closely tied to the land, which holds great importance for Aboriginals. Unlike in other cultures, the secular and spiritual aspects of life are not separate within Aboriginal spirituality; it encompasses all facets of…

According to the definition of Communism on Dictionary. com online it states; “ a theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state” and the definition of Confucianism states; “the system of ethics, education, and…

Many of us can believe of person who has hurt us severely. How hard it can be for us to forgive that individual. Even if we avoid seeking retaliation. we may keep on to a score. Our society doesn’t encourage forgiveness. On the reverse. when we are hurt we are told: “Don’t acquire angry ;…

According to common accounts, Aristotle (384-322 BCE.) places significant importance on habit in human behavior. It is generally understood that virtues, as Aristotle suggests, are formed through habitual actions and that a fulfilling life consists of thoughtless repetition. However, these interpretations of Aristotle’s ethical philosophy stem from imperfect translations of the original Greek text. Aristotle…

Celebrities are positive role models – Pro In all societies, the renowned and influential people become role models for the younger generation. Today, our role models have become the people featured on television and the Internet – athletes, actors and actresses, and singers. However, which role models have the most positive impact? In many ways,…

According to Bertie Charles Forbes, the founder of Forbes Business Magazine, “The man who has won millions at the cost of his conscience is a failure” (“Greed Quotes”). From an ethical point of view, greed is not essential to a successful business. Wanting to have more than what you already have at the expense of…

Although it is a common enough idea that ethical judgments based on rationality may come into conflict with ethical or moral decisions based on religious faith, Kierkegaard’s particular interpretation of this well-known dichotomy allows for a much more immersive discussion of the issue than is usually granted in “everyday” thought of discourse. To begin with,…

The doctrine of “covering the field” is a principle in constitutional theory that is applicable in federal constitutions. This principle is relevant when legislative powers are divided between the federal government and the federating states through Enumerated Lists. It specifically pertains to legislative acts (statutes) created by both the federal and state legislatures under the…