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An Exposition on James Rachels: “Does Morality Depend on Religion?” James Rachels argues that morality and religion are separate entities. He states that “morality is a matter of reason and conscience, not religious faith” and that “right and wrong are not defined in terms of God’s will.”i He uses the Divine Command Theory, the Theory…

Enron and WorldCom Case Study This report is based on the demise of Enron Corporation and WorldCom. Both the firms are demised due to the ethical lapses. These ethical lapses come into existence when managements of the firm, uses unethical practices to accomplish the goals of the firm. Maintaining financial and accounting standards in the…

Aristotle’s interest in explaining why things exist as they do led to his theory of Four Causes. He rejected Plato’s theory of Forms and was more intrigued by the particular form in which an object took, as opposed to the ‘ideal, perfect’ form. The four causes are: the material cause, the formal cause, the efficient…

It is well known that if you walk under a ladder or break a mirror, you will have bad luck. Is it really bad luck by walking under a ladder? Is it true that if you break a mirror you will have seven years of bad luck? It might be, but it could also depend…

The concept and theme of heroism is arguably the centerpiece of most western literature. Concepts of heroism are clearly evident in later Greek, Roman and Christian literature such as Oedipus the King, Lysistrata, the New Testament Gospels and the Qur’an. Readers often associate the term hero or heroism based upon a character fighting for a…

There are a number of reasons to suggest that the statement that the Cosmological Argument does not help religious belief is correct. For example, the concept of fideism and Flew’s Leaky Buckets argument undermine the value of the argument to religious faith. On the other hand, one could argue that the cosmological argument affirms religious…

Cause and Effects of Honesty Honesty is saying what we know or suspect to be true, even when we do not like the potential consequences. Honesty is a great virtue in which many have the potential to possess. Generally, “honesty is the best policy” is a quote that is taught to people at a young…

Introduction Ethics have always been a grey area for businesses. Although it is not proven to be profitable to display ethical behavior, any involvement in unethical behavior can lead to dire consequences for the company. In the past, unethical behavior may have been inherent in certain businesses. However, with the changing business landscape and increasing…

Education is very important in life. Pursuing studies abroad has been the most plausible trend nowadays for the purpose of gaining international exposures and experiential learning’s. Such experience contributes in getting the best education so as to acquire the best knowledge and to obtain opportunities for employment. While also developing the individual’s adaptability and independence,…

The stories of Adam and Eve and Pandora and Epimetheus have many similarities. Both tales revolve around the roles played by the two women in each story. In both cases, these women incur the wrath of their respective gods due to their curiosity. However, there is a difference in the creation of these women –…