Category: Ethics

Minimum of four pages. Must explain why the right to die should be in the same vein as the right to live. Can use global examples such as Bob Dent in Austrailia who was the first person in the world to have physician assisted suicide due to terminal illness. Should also include Dr. Jack Kevorkian as well as Nancy Cruzan as examples. 

Your 8-10-page final paper will defend a thesis pertaining to some ethical, social, and/or legal aspect pertaining to AI and/or computers and their use. Your thesis should take the form “I will argue that…” or “This essay will defend/refute the idea that…”. In other words, you are not just describing an issue or set of issues, but defending and articulating a position regarding said issues.  Your thesis will present a contestable statement, which you will defend throughout the body of the paper. This requires at least the following: 1. Your thesis identifies, and the body of your paper establishes, a recognizable philosophical problem relevant to AI and/or computer ethics; 2. You provide an overview of how other scholars have addressed/attempted to solve this problem; 3. You argue for your thesis in relation to the success and limitations of previous scholarship.

BUSI601: Ethics Case Study
1 Background
The objective of this part of the assignment is to analyze a contemporary and recent business case in CSR,
Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Sustainability, or Indigenization/Reconciliation practices from a
stakeholder perspective in Canada or anywhere else,
applying ethical frameworks to propose recommendations.Students are supposed to utilize Canva platform or any other innovative platforms they prefer for
creating their professional report and analyses. The
report should include the following parts:
1.1 Inroduction
Introduce the chosen case study, providing background information on the industry, the company involved, and the ethical issue at hand. Explain the
significance of the case study and its relevance to
business ethics and stakeholder management. (Approximately 250 words)
1.2 Micro Analysis
• Approximately 1000 words
• Problem Identification: Identify the specific ethical issue or dilemma presented in the case study,
providing relevant details and context.
• Stakeholder Perspective: Identify and consider
the perspectives and interests of all stakeholders
involved in the case study, particularly indigenous communities.
• Utilitarian Analysis: Analyze how the decisions
of the company may impact different stakeholders by applying utilitarian theory. Evaluate the
costs and benefits associated with each possible
decision, considering economic, social, legal, and
environmental factors. .
1.3 Macro Analysis
• Approximately 500 words
• Ethical Implications: Assess the ethical implications of the company’s actions based on utilitarian principles, weighing the cost and benefits
and overall happiness or utility. generated.
• Recommendations: Based on the analysis conducted, propose recommendations for ethical
business practices that prioritize the well-being
of stakeholders.
2 Visual Element
Ensure that the report is visually appealing, wellorganized, and easy to follow. Utilize tables, graphs,
images, icons, and charts to visually represent the
findings. Use captions, labels, and legends effectively
to explain visual elements.
3 Formatting and Style
Use a platform like Canva or other design software to
create your professional business report. Please check
out this tutorial video on how to create a business
report on Canva
• Master business report design: easy & professional tips for non-designers
In addition to the content of the case study, please
pay attention to punctuation, spelling, and grammar,
as well as readability criteria like organization, clarity, and coherence. In terms of format, consider:
• Using a combination of academic sources and
reputable business reports.
• proper citations of sources using in-text citations
and a reference page in APA format.
• Using a minimum of five reputable sources, including business reports, journal articles, and
textbooks obtained from library databases or
search engines like Google Scholar, to support
your analysis.
• Using a font size that is easily readable within
visual elements.
Things to check out
• Library website as well as the week 0-course shell
for APA resources and relevant APA samples if
you are not familiar with the APA format and
proper citation.
• check out the AI policy available in the class rule
wall in the course shell.
• Week 0 rubric for the rubric of this assignment  

After studying the course materials located on Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:
Explain the following concepts:
Asexual – sexual reproduction.
Mitosis – Meiosis
Diploid – Haploid
Gametes
Fertilization
Zygote
Syngamy
Blastocyst
Implantation
Gastrulation
Embryo – Fetus
Explain fertilization process from cellular level to fetus (as per video time 1:08:00)
After learning about fertilization process, and according to nature and objectively, and scientifically speaking, when does human life begin? Why?
Read and summarize Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERD) PART FOUR Introduction.
Submission Instructions:
The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
If references are used, please cite properly according to the current APA style.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1q4T529rsA
ERD Part Four Introduction PDF attached below

Please answer the following questions in one paragraph with one source each.
1. What is the Fair Housing Act and why is it important? (One source required)
2. How is finzailization of housing used as a mean of racial segregation. (One source required)
3. How can effectively combat housing segregation and discrimination? (One source required)

Initial Post Instructions
The study of ethics and philosophy is one that brings many different kinds of “thinkers” together. One person’s philosophy on ethics is another person’s philosophy on evil. We will be working this term on constructing personal ethical bases and understanding how ethical codes (both personal and professional) are created and followed.
To start us thinking about the different areas of philosophy and ethics, and how we fit into the different molds or world views, let’s imagine the following scenario:
It is 2019. The federal law banning female circumcision is still under appeal in the courts. You are a nurse assisting a plastic surgeon at a local hospital. The plastic surgeon comes from a country where they practice “female circumcision”. This practice is also sometimes called “female genital mutilation”.
Fire Eyes: Female Circumcision, Written by Soraya Mire, Directed by Soraya Mire, Ethnographer Soraya Mire, Narrated by Carol Christiansen (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1995), 57 minutes
You are not a member of the doctor’s culture but reside in a state where this practice is still legal. The plastic surgeon has agreed to perform this practice on a young girl, the daughter of a friend of the surgeon. The friend has authorized the procedure. The girl only knows this is a custom. You did not know that today you would be asked to assist in this procedure. You can refuse to participate (your job may be on the line in the future due to that decision). Or you can assist the surgeon. What ought you to do? We now want to examine the ethical issues involved. To do this, let’s look at the role of relativism, moral truths, and other issues.
For the initial post, address the following questions:
What would a subjective moral relativist say about what this doctor is doing? Do you agree with the subjective moral relativist? Why or why not?
Examine what a cultural moral relativist would say here. Do you agree with the cultural relativist? Why or why not?
Name and evaluate general criticisms of cultural relativism as being the wrong moral approach.
Is there an objective moral truth about any of the possible actions by the nurse and/or doctor in this case? Why or why not?
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
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Distinguish between cultural relativism and subjective relativism and assess both as moral approaches including an estimation of whether there are actually absolute moral truths.
RESPOND TO THIS POST FOR A FOLLOW UP POST
Hello Class and Professor,
In relation to this scenario, the subjective moral relativist could argue that the actions of the plastic surgeon are morally acceptable based on their cultural background and their belief on what is morally “right” or “wrong” simply based off whatever the surgeon says. The perspective of the subjective moral relativist states that morality is subjective and can differ amongst people and specific cultures. Personally, I do not agree with the subjective moral relativist because if their belief is that it doesn’t matter the age of the girls who are getting circumcised as long as they do so which would be a violation of the patient’s autonomy, regardless of their age. This is a very one-sided opinion and perspective. As BBC (n.d.) states, many objections to the practice of genital cutting are concerned with the circumstances in place for when it’s done.
A cultural moral relativist would say the procedure is moral due to cultural society that the girl practices in. As Rachels, S. & Rachels, J. (2023) state, this viewpoint means that one is expected to adhere to the customs of a larger group rather than oneself. I do not agree with this because this also does not allow for autonomy and the girls choice to make her own decision and express her opinion.
General criticisms of cultural relativism being the wrong approach would include the fact that there are no universal standards involved which can lead to violations of human rights. Also, cultural relativism can lead to inconsistency with morals since it suggests that a practice within a culture is morally acceptable even if it contradicts other cultural practices.
The objective moral truth by myself, the nurse, is that ultimately, I would consider that the female circumcision procedure should be decided by the young girl. She should be given a thorough description of the procedure, all it entails, risk factors, and side effects prior to making her decision. That would ensure that autonomy is being practiced. I would not feel comfortable being a part of this procedure for moral and ethical reasons.
References:
BBC – Ethics – Female circumcision. (n.d.). Www.bbc.co.uk. https://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/femalecircumcision/femalecirc_1.shtmlLinks to an external site.
Rachels, S., & Rachels, J. (2023). The Elements of Moral Philosophy (10th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.

Write a formal APA paper on your three three (3) identified national and/or global health issues. Use the material in Unit 1 readings to help you think about your top health issues. Think beyond disease-specific problems to issues related to health. At the end of the course you will move from a health issue to health policy.
This paper should be between 2-4 pages and include:
a title page,
an introduction and conclusion,
in-text citations, and
references that include at least three scholarly, credible sources to support your topic
No abstract is needed
Title and references pages do not count in the page total
Please use the following subheadings below as APA headings in the body of your paper:
Explanation of your personal views of health, based on your readings
Identify 3 health issues of significance to a selected group of people. One must be a global issue.
Identify the issue and the group(s) affected
Give a brief overview of each issue

You will research and write about one of the case studies connected with at least one central philosophical system, and one or more of the more modern political philosophers and their readings and thoughts. That means you must apply one of the following systems of ethics: Virtue Ethics, Natural Law, Utilitarianism of Mill (not Bentham), and the Deontology of Kant. Also, you must integrate at least one (if not more) of the Political philosophers, social scientists, and policy advocates (Rawls, Walzer, Nozick, Peikoff, etc.)   However, you can not select the pairing of Kant and Capital Punishment – as that has been covered in detail. However you can add Virtue ethics and or natural law to that write up below. Before embarking on this exercise, review the relevant discussions and previous case studies you’ve written. Rember to use in text citations and end text references.  Take all the words you need to do well / cover the concepts and terms of the thinkers and systems. 
**Explain how the theorist you chose would evaluate one of the following cases we analyzed: Welfare, Healthcare, or Capital Punishment.

You are going to discuss affirmative action in terms of a current event. This week take all the words you need, but not less than 150. This is the last new topic or scenario you will be asked to analyze in this course. You will not be provided with the key concepts, terms, or ideas in this unit. Part of your grade will be based on your ability to identify and explain both readings’ key concepts and ideas in week seven. Also, you will be expected to pull ideas from previous units and previous thinkers. Use in-text citations and end-of-text references.  

Below I will copy and paste the sources I have to use and all the instructions that come for the paper. I have to use the primary source given and then at least 3 secondary sources which I will list. There is a paragraph in the instructions below about this being the first ethical theory paper I’ve done so it does not have to sound professional…this is definitely my first ethical class and very last ethical class I will take. The irony of using this service for this paper is not lost on me but I’m in the middle of an anatomy class that is more important for my degree. Thank you!
Primary source: Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics
Secondary sources (2 or 3 required): One source that can help with reading Aristotle is the ebook “The Essence of Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics.” This book walks through Aristotle’s writing and puts it in terms that are easier for readers today. It also has a nice introduction to Aristotle’s writing and a short biographical sketch on Aristotle.
Dimmock, Mark and Andrew Fisher, “Aristotelian Virtue Ethics” from Ethics for A-Level
Abelson, Raziel and Kai Neilson, “Ethics, History of” from the Encyclopedia of Philosophy; use section on Aristotle.
Joe, Sachs, “Aristotle: Ethics”from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Kraut, Richard, “Aristotle’s Ethics” from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
The Purpose of this assignment
The Ethical Theory Paper is designed to give you the opportunity to:
1. Part 1: Explain and analyze the writing of at least one philosopher about an ethical theory to which that philosopher was a major contributor. In your explanation you show you comprehend and can interpret both primary and secondary sources on the philosopher’s ethical theory. You also demonstrate understanding of the historical and cultural context in which it arose.
• Part 2: Either: o Examine the response of another philosopher to your chosen philosopher’s work on the ethical theory OR
o Apply your chosen philosopher’s ethical theory as a way to deal with a major ethical concern
• Part 3: Assess the ethical theory based on your own ethical thinking and either assess the responding philosopher’s perspective or the adequacy of the ethical theory to deal with the ethical concern, depending on which option you chose for Part 2 Your paper must also include a short introduction and conclusion (2-3 paragraphs each)
Skills to be gained:
In completing this assignment, you will build skills that will benefit you in school, as you produce a formal paper, as well as in your professional work. You also will be on your way to earning an A or a B in class, depending on the rest of your class work. Specifically, you will:
• Gain a deeper understanding of ethical concepts, and some of the ways philosophers approach and think about ethical concerns
• Describe the importance of the historical and cultural contexts in which a theory is developed
• Apply what you have learned in class to a specific ethical theory
• Analyze one ethical theory and either a response to it, or its application to an ethical concern
• Evaluate the theory and the response or application
Knowledge to be gained:
This assignment help you become familiar with important content knowledge in philosophy, such as
• The details of a particular ethical theory and one philosopher’s version of that theory
• The ways other philosophers respond to a theory, or the ways a theory can be put into practice. In both cases, you will see more pros and cons in relation to the theory under consideration
• The terminology used by philosophers in working on ethical theory
Note that if you have not taken a Philosophy class before, this may be your first time doing formal philosophical writing. As such, you are expected to not sound like a professional philosopher, but rather to show you are engaged with philosophical ideas. The Task to complete this assignment
• You choose one philosopher from the provided list. • You read two secondary sources from the list in the appendix about the philosopher’s ethical theory
• You read at least some of the primary source listed in the appendix written by the philosopher
• You look at either: o a secondary source provided where a later philosopher responds to the ethical theory OR
o you identify an issue of major ethical concern and read on how this theory can be used to address that concern
• You produce a draft of your paper. The draft should have at least an outline and abstract of the paper, and ideally will include some or all of the text of the paper as well. It must include all sources (one primary source, three secondary sources), in full MLA format. It should include at least an outline of all three major parts of the paper listed above. • You get feedback on the draft
• Once you have feedback, if your draft score is high enough, you produce your paper, using the feedback; if there is too much missing from the draft and/or there are major errors or problems in the writing, you may have to resubmit the draft before being able to submit the final version
• Important note: you cannot submit a final version of the paper without an acceptable draft version. The Final Version is only accepted in Moodle.
Details of Your Assignment:
• Write a 1250-to-1500-word essay—roughly 5-6 typed, double-spaced pages. • You may choose any one of the five theories/seven philosophers listed in the appendix • You are to read and make use of two of the secondary works listed in the appendix, to help you write about the philosopher’s ethical, as well as looking at the positives and negatives of the theory. • You must also use the piece of the philosopher’s own writing on ethics found in the appendix.
• For Part 2, you can either read one of the secondary sources indicated in the appendix, or if you want to look at a major ethical concern, you can find a credible source that discusses the philosopher’s ethical theory in relation to the concern. In your paper, you are answering the following questions: • Part 1: What is my philosopher’s theory about how people “do ethics”, or how they should “do ethics”?
Use secondary sources to help you understand the primary source of the philosopher’s writing; be sure you are also using the primary source, including quoting it directly. Write at least two pages for this section.
• Part 2 Either: What does at least one other philosopher say about my philosopher’s theory of ethics? In this part of the paper, you are evaluating the approach of your philosopher, using the writing of that other philosopher. Or Part 2: How would my philosopher’s ethical theory guide someone in making decisions in relation to a major ethical concern? Write at least two pages for this section.
• What do I think about this theory? How do the ideas of my philosopher challenge my own ideas about Ethics? If I chose a second philosopher, how do those ideas challenge my own ideas about Ethics? Or how does my philosopher’s ethical perspective help in thinking ethical about a concern? How do I assess the ethical ideas I am working with? Do not merely echo what other people say; use your own creative and informed philosophical judgment to move beyond what you have read. This is your chance to build your own philosophic skills, and should be at least one page.
Important points
• Your paper needs to be at least 1250 words, but no more than 1625, which is 5-6 pages of content, based on about 250 words/page. Titles and works cited should not be included in the word count. Aim for a standard academic writing style, with correct spelling and inclusive language.
• You need to include a “Works Cited” page, separate from the text of the paper. In it, include any source of both ideas about the topic and actual quotes used in the paper. These should be done in MLA style (see the library homepage for a guide).
• If you use materials for background research beyond those given in class, include, below the ‘Works Cited’, a list, in MLA format, of “Other Works Consulted.” • Your paper must include an introduction and conclusion, summary sentences, clear antecedents for pronouns, and solid reasons to support your conclusions.