Practical Implications of Utilitarianism

I present a defence of Utilitarianism against the objection that it is too demanding to be a satisfactory moral theory.

Kant's Ethics: Introduction, Overview, The Categorical Imperative

I provide an introduction and overview to Kantian Ethics; I outline and discuss Kant's first argument for the Categorical Imperative via the concept of the Good Will.

Ethical Question About Scripting

Can you help me identify a situation in which you have used script processing in a work or other life situation. Do you believe that scripts can override one's value system?

Leadership's Ethical Reponsibilities

I posted this article from the New York Times as I have read and I am confused because I need to under Leadership's Responsibility in this specific situation relating to ethics...and I am confused can you give me some thoughts and direction? February 1, 2004 The Company They Kept By ROGER LOWENSTEIN n the old days in Coudersport, a tiny Pennsylvania town at the northern edge of Appalachia, if you had trouble with your cable hookup, you simply called John Rigas to come over and fix it. If you needed a loan, or a few bucks for a local charity drive, you darn sure called him too. There didn't seem to be anyone in this town of 2,600 that Rigas wouldn't help, or didn't like, which is m... click for more

Codes, obligations and oaths

How do codes, obligations or oaths relate to the legal system? For example, does an oath carry legal penalties if violated? Give examples.