Category: Ethics

Each person owes a duty to himself or herself and to the world to study ethics and to engage in thoughtful debate about what is right, and what is wrong. It is this habit of thinking about and reflecting on ethics that will help you determine the right choices when faced with an ethical dilemma.
Articulate a moral dilemma wherein one has to show a specific virtue or virtues (it can be any virtue or virtues including honesty, courage, charity/generosity, compassion, etc.)
What is the moral dilemma about?
What virtue or virtues should be shown? (You are here selecting the best course of action)
Why is that virtue or those virtues to be shown?
How should the virtue or virtues be expressed, and why in that manner?
Apply Aristotle’s golden mean to the dilemma.
Tell us how the dilemma involves conflict moral duties (loyalty to community versus to self, professional versus familial duties, national or personal obligations).
The dilemma must be a situation in which a choice has to be made.
Be sure you told us why your chosen course of action was best.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least one peer. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside scholarly source)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Grading
This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:
Link (webpage): Discussion Guidelines
Course Outcomes
CO 4: Select the best course of action based on moral theories, values, and logical reasoning given conflicting moral duties (loyalty to community or to self, professional or familial duties, national or personal obligations) and a situation in which a choice has to be made.

The Mid-term essay is a five-paragraph essay written in APA format in about two to three pages, NOT including the title and references pages, at approximately (1000 words) long.
As usual, I’ll evaluate your papers mainly by the following criteria:
an understanding of the assigned material
originality of your ideas,
development of thoughts, and
style of writing.
Make sure you give yourself enough time to carefully revise and edit your paper—that can make the difference between an ‘okay’ and an ‘excellent’ paper. 
Edward is taking his daily walk near the train tracks when he notices that the train that is approaching is out of control. Edward sees what has happened: the train driver saw five workmen ahead on the tracks and slammed on the brakes, but the brakes failed, and the driver fainted. The train is now rushing toward the five men; the banks are so steep that they will not be able to get off the track in time. Fortunately, Edward is standing next to a switch, which he can throw, that will turn the train onto a sidetrack. Unfortunately, there is one person standing on the sidetrack with his back turned. Edward can throw the switch, killing the one, or he can refrain from doing this, letting the five die. Remember, Edward did not build the train, nor is he responsible for its current predicament. However, if he pulls the switch, he is both intervening and making a judgment regarding human value. Take this into account when writing your essay.  There is a reason this is considered a “moral dilemma.”
Incorporating what you have learned from ethics, answer the following questions. 
1. “Do you think Edward should throw the switch? Why?”
2. Would a Utilitarian agree? Why?
3. Would a Kantian agree? Why?
4. What do you believe is the best option “What is The Good?” Why?

Directions
Directions: Read the article by Anderson, Green, and Payne, 
Anderson, K.O., Green, C.R., Payne, R. (2009). Racial and ethnic disparities in pain: causes and consequences of unequal care. The Journal of Pain, 10(12):1187-1204.
Parameters
Submissions must comply with APA style, as listed in the APA Manual, 7th edition.  You can find the details of APA style for student papers on the APA website. Links to an external site.
In general, this means your paper must:
Include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Use at least two peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course text
Document all sources in APA style as outlined in the APA Manual 7th edition
Include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in APA Manual 7th edition
Course text: 
Straus, S.E., Glasziou, P., Richardson, W.S., Haynes, R.B. (2018). Evidence-based Medicine: How to practice and teach it. (5th ed.). Elsevier. 
QUESTIONS to answer in the essay
1.  What kind of article/paper is this? What do the authors state about pain medication dosing in whites versus other races? Is this problematic? Why, or why not?  What do authors say about minorities and women with chest pain and pain medication use in the treatment process?
2.     
What do you think the purpose was?
3.     
The authors describe a methodology in the “Pain
Epidemiology” section of the paper in which a national survey was performed.
How did they find their nationally representative sample of people? Do you see
any issues with how they identified them using the method they described? If
so, what is it?
4.     
Based on the information presented in this
paper, what are two things you might do in a practice setting to better relate
to, and manage diverse patient populations who have chronic pain?
5.     
Compare and contrast the basic findings in pain
management based on race or ethnicity as presented in this paper.
6.     
Regarding “shared decision-making between
patient and provider” discussed in the “Strategies for Reducing Disparities in
Pain,” what do authors say about this part of the triad of evidence-based care,
and how it can assist in pain management?
7.     
Based on the type of paper presented here, how
would you rate their list of references as far as the number and the type of
papers they reviewed to support this review? 

Research is a critical element of public health services delivery. It is often used to examine the relationships between cost, quality, and access with the goal of improving population health, clinical, and organizational practices and informing public health care policies. It is essential that you as a public health care professional develop an understanding of the purpose and value of health care research.
To prepare for this assignment, think about some of the important issues in public health and health care today. Consider the topics you have been exposed to through previous courses in your program of study and any news items that have caught your attention lately. How can and how should research be used to inform the public of these issues?
Next, review peer-reviewed journals and Internet articles from the CSU Online Library that provide credible information on a particular topic in public health.
Identify a public health topic of interest and articles that relate to this topic to begin your final research paper.
With your one selected topic, and with information from your resources in mind (peer-reviewed, scholarly articles, CSU Online Library sources), think about the purpose and value of this particular research. Answer the questions below.
What is your research topic (provide details and background about the topic)?
Why did you select this topic?
What is your research question?
Identify ethical issues that could occur in your research study, consider how you will avoid them.
Discuss how ethical standards will protect any human subjects who participate in your research study and include information from the Belmont Report that supports your thoughts (remember, this is a hypothetical research study that you will not conduct).

If moral reasoning is largely about providing good reasons for moral claims, where do feelings enter the picture? Is it possible to present a logical argument that you feel strongly about? If so, provide an example of such an argument.

Lesson 1 Assignment
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Content
Top of Form
Chapter 1
List
and explain the reasons to be moral and integral regardless of the
occupation.
Explain
how ethics can improve how we live.
Is
ethics important for citizens who do not aspire to be in law enforcement?
Explain why?
List
and describe specific duties and responsibilities for which moral
behavior is mandatory.
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Lesson 2 Assignment
Top of Form
Bottom of
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Assignment
Content
Top of Form
Chapter 2
List
and define the three categories of ethical theories.
Explain
how utilitarian theory assists law enforcement in moral dilemmas.
List
and describe the problems with the Utilitarian theory. 
Name
and describe the most complex of all theories of ethical systems. Who
formulated this theory and when?

Business Ethics Position Paper
Your task is to write a paper from one to two pages (double spaced) that analyzes one of the following business ethical issues. You choose which issue to write about; in this assignment, reflect deeply on a topic that matters to you. Each scenario represents a conflict in an organizational setting. In addition to applying ethical reasoning to your position, you must demonstrate how as a leader you would preserve the professional relationships in question and resolve the conflict. You may draw upon personal experience, current events, and research to support your views.
Option A:
At a local restaurant a prominent politician has arrived and has been seated for dinner. Several of the serving staff are upset because they disagree with the politician’s political views. Some are requesting the manager on duty speak to the politician and ask him/or her to leave. Explain what the manager should do in this situation and how they could resolve the conflict between the servers and the politician in the most ethical manner.
Content Requirements:
You must apply at least one ethical theory to support your position.
You must also show how your decision would preserve the professional relationships in question and resolve the conflict in an ethical manner.
You must demonstrate consistency of your clearly established viewpoint throughout the paper and a clear logical flow as you apply ethical reasoning.
Your writing must be original and insightful.
Grammatical/Format Requirements:
Paper must be one to two pages in length, double spaced, in correct APA format using Times New Roman or Arial font size 12.
Paper must include a title page and reference page if citations are used.
Paper must adhere to Standard English with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
For help with APA formatting and writing, visit the APA Style Central and Academic Support Central links located in Academic Tools.
Put your Assignment in a Word document. Save it in a location and with a name that will help your instructor identify the Assignment, the course, and you, the student.

Final Project
Dear Students: 
You have two options to choose from for the final project. It is due Sunday, June 23 by midnight.
I would prefer that you do option 2. Unless you are a stellar writer, students usually get better grades doing the group project (option 2). Further, the survey you take highlighting your participation in the group usually adds points.
OPTION 1: ETHICAL FRAMEWORK PAPER
In a 10 page paper, double spaced, 1-inch margins, size12 font, construct your own integrated framework (method) for resolving ethical dilemmas in your personal and professional life. This is not a group project.
2 of the 10 pages must include a properly formatted Annotated Bibliography (go on YouTube for examples) that includes five scholarly sources using Regis Library databases. Use your school’s required format (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc).
You must use Ruggiero (chapters 7-10) and two other theories.
Each of the three theories must be rigorously described and explained 
Then you must demonstrate that they can be integrated into one unified framework for making ethical decisions and judgments.
For example, you could use Ruggiero’s four steps (ch. 7) and Lonergan’s operations of consciousness. Then you could show how people in different orders of consciousness (Kegan) would understand and use the steps.
Another example would be to use Ruggiero’s three basic criteria and show how each is understood differently depending on what order of consciousness one is in. Then you could show how Lonergan’s theory would apply.

The Mid-term essay is a five-paragraph essay written in APA 7 format in about two to three pages, NOT including the title and references pages, at approximately (1000 words) long.
As usual, I’ll evaluate your papers mainly by the following criteria:
an understanding of the assigned material
originality of your ideas,
development of thoughts, and
style of writing. 
Edward is taking his daily walk near the train tracks when he notices that the train that is approaching is out of control. Edward sees what has happened: the train driver saw five workmen ahead on the tracks and slammed on the brakes, but the brakes failed, and the driver fainted. The train is now rushing toward the five men; the banks are so steep that they will not be able to get off the track in time. Fortunately, Edward is standing next to a switch, which he can throw, that will turn the train onto a sidetrack. Unfortunately, there is one person standing on the sidetrack with his back turned. Edward can throw the switch, killing the one, or he can refrain from doing this, letting the five die. Remember, Edward did not build the train, nor is he responsible for its current predicament. However, if he pulls the switch, he is both intervening and making a judgment regarding human value. Take this into account when writing your essay.  There is a reason this is considered a “moral dilemma.”
Incorporating what you have learned from ethics, answer the following questions. 
1. “Do you think Edward should throw the switch? Why?”
2. Would a Utilitarian agree? Why?
3. Would a Kantian agree? Why?
4. What do you believe is the best option “What is The Good?” Why?
References:
Matthews, G.W. (2020). Philosophical Ethics. A guidebook for beginners. Retrieved from https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/927Links to an external site. o 
O’Neill, Onora. (1985) “A Simplified Account of Kant’s Ethics.” Excerpted in J.E. White (ed.), Contemporary Moral Problems (St. Paul, MN: West Publishing Co.). o 
Kant, I., & Abbott, T. K. (2016). Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Describe two things that were interesting, compelling, or surprising to you about the events shown in this video.
According to Bonilla-Silva, colorblindness does not help solve racism. Explain how the two communities shown in the video see each other’s differences and recognize those differences as important and interconnected.
Your responses should be at least 250 words in total to earn full credit.