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Ethical Dilemmas in a Multicultural Setting Silvia Gale “An ethical dilemma exists whenever there are good but contradictory ethical reasons to take conflicting and incompatible courses of action. ” (Kitchener, 1984 p. 29) “There is no legitimate way to avoid these ethical struggles. They are part of our work”. (Pope & Vasquez, 2007 p. 1…

The Hero’s Journey is a narrative pattern that can be found in novels, storytelling, myth, and religious rituals. Joseph Campbell first identified this pattern in his book A Hero with Thousand Faces (Campbell, 1972, p. 73). The Hero’s Journey pattern describes the typical adventure of the archetype known as The Hero who embarks on a…

Introduction The problem of evil has been addressed by philosophers for centuries. The problem stems from the concept of an omnipotent, omniscient and perfectly good and just God; that if such a God exists, then evil should not exist. The very fact that there are too many evils that have existed since the dawn of…

Today’s topic of discussion is euthanasia, also known as mercy killing. Euthanasia refers to the act of painlessly ending one’s life in order to alleviate suffering. It can be classified into different types: voluntary, non-voluntary, active, or passive. Passive euthanasia permits natural death to take place, while active euthanasia brings about death directly. Voluntary euthanasia…

            The Italian Renaissance was an historical era in which much intellectual, philosophical, and artistic advancement were made. Studies were conducted which involved astrology, mathematics, and the human anatomy, which illustrates the desire for information during this time period. The Renaissance, however, is most closely associated with the artists that emerged from Italy beginning in…

You may fall further when being pulled up. This is exemplified in the science fiction short story “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes. A mentally disabled man named Charlie is operated on by Dr, Strauss to make him not only smart but a genius‘ Charlie is aware that this experiment is the first of its…

Question 1: In order to understand the difference between Descriptive and Normative Statements, it is important to grasp the distinction between Descriptive and Normative Ethics. Descriptive ethics focuses on explaining individuals’ moral beliefs, statements, and behavior, and is primarily studied by psychologists, sociologists, and anthropologists. On the other hand, Normative ethics aims to determine which…

Dealing with ethical dilemmas can be challenging, particularly when collaborating with clients who possess varying values and perspectives. Resolving ethical concerns is rarely a simple task, and counselors frequently rely on the expertise of seasoned practitioners, although this does not ensure an ideal result. The field of counseling adheres to a set of regulations tailored…

“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”In one of the most famous sermons ever preached, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, preacher, Jonathan Edwards, tries to persuade the ‘sinful’ people to realize that God is real and that they have to live ‘purely’, as in to live as a true Christian who…

The paper analyzes sociology textbooks to redefine the definitions of subcultures and countercultures, as well as explores conflicting aspects and dilemmas depicted in various examples of these cultural phenomena. To resolve these conflicts, an extra criterion is suggested for evaluating subcultures and countercultures. Additionally, the concept of subculture is further dissected into subcategories to thoroughly…