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Argument for Anthropomorphic Environmental Ethics, 2002. Discussion the feminist point of view regarding the connection between the oppression of nature and the oppression of women. 900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 56.95 »
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Abstract The mechanistic worldview, on the one hand, depicts nature as atomistic, passive, lifeless, and wholly devoid of purpose. Feminist critics of deep ecology's insistence that an anthropocentric worldview is the root cause of the ecological crisis agree that there are important connections between the oppression of nature and the oppression of women that the anthropocentric emphasis of deep ecology obscures. Nature itself is conceived of as feminine. The powerful metaphor of "Mother Nature" allows one to see women and nature as both nurturing and gentle as well as wild and unpredictable. The irrational forces of nature must be tamed by culture and the emotional nature of women must be constructively directed by the masculine force of rationality.
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Ethics and Environmental Ethics, 2006. An investigation into ethics and how they apply to natural resource management. 4,455 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 16 sources, MLA, AU$ 187.95 »
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Abstract This paper defines ethics and explains some of the different viewpoints on ethics that exist. The paper then gives a critical view of ethics. Next, it discusses Aldo Leopold's land ethic. The paper concludes that there are many different opposing viewpoints in ethics and every person must make up their own ethics by which to live.
Table of Contents:
How do we Define Ethics?
A complicated System of Groups
Ethical Theories
Deontological Versus Teleological Theories
Every Situation is Different
The Critical View of Ethics
The Never Ending Story
Ethics as a Limiting Factor
Ethics as Propaganda
Ethics and the Environment
Aldo Leopold's Ethics
Aldo Leopold's Land Ethic
Conclusion
In the Literature
The Rose Theory
From the Paper "In order to discuss ethics, one must first attempt to understand the intricacies involved in this discipline. First, a distinction must be made between ethics and morality. "Ethical wisdom consists in knowing how to frame the ideal, and moral sagacity consists in knowing how to put the ideal to work and realize it in practice" (Rader 1964). In other words, ethics may be thought of as the theory by which morality is practiced. Although separate ideas, neither morality nor ethics can exist without the other. Once this distinction is made, the question must be asked, is ethics a science? Researchers have long tried to answer this question, and many have come to the following conclusion. It is believed that ethics is a "normative science: concerned with norms and standards not empirical facts" (Rader 1964)."
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Environmental Ethics, 2005. An analysis of the environmental ethics movement. 3,450 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 191.95 »
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Abstract This paper analyzes the environmental ethics movement. It considers ethics in general and then explores all of the considerations surrounding the field of environmental ethics. The paper explores the concept of the environment and man's place in relation to other organisms and various environmental ethical constructs. The author concludes that a pragmatic approach that recognizes the relative intrinsic value of organisms and considers their inter-relatedness is the best method.
From the Paper "What exactly is man's responsibility to the environment. When deliberating on whether to take an action that benefits human beings but harms nature or natural organisms what kind of moral calculus must be undertaken to reach a decision. These are the questions ...."
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The Metaphysics of Environmental Ethics, 2004. This paper is an essay on the metaphysics of environmental ethics, based on J. Sterba?s, ?Earth Ethics?. 3,565 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 159.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses the differences between moral and legal rights. Legal rights are created by conventional authorities, but moral rights are non-conventional, as they are discovered rather than created. The author defines "species-ism" as putting the interest of your own species in front of the interest of other species and claims species-ism is unjust because we must treat every being the same way. The paper concludes that all of these metaphysics may seem to be a lot of talk and no action; however, from talk comes awareness and ideas and sharing them with members of the community is the only way that we can make real changes to benefit our environmental policy.
From the Paper "In natural extinctions, nature takes away life when it has become unfit as Darwin would put it, or when the habitat alters, and supplies other life in its place. When artificial extinction takes place, it shuts down tomorrow because it shuts down speciation. The chief cause of artificial extinction of recent times is humans through encroachment, habitat destruction as well as many other factors caused by humans and when this happens nothing gets replaced. When natural extinction occurs, a species may be lost but this should not be viewed as a bad things because the species that is lost is replaced by another species."
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The Environmental Ethics of Christians, 2001. A paper which discusses the environmental ethics practiced by Christians. 745 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 42.95 »
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Abstract By using examples and sources from the Bible, the author of this paper shows God's intentions for his followers on issues relating to the environment. The paper shows that Christian Environmentalists believe that the earth was given to Man as a gift with certain conditions and that Man is not fulfilling these conditions by destroying the earth and annihilating species.
From the Paper "There are many examples in the Bible of Christianity's environmental concerns. There is a broad belief in taking care of all of God's creations, and we, as humans are to be the caretakers. God put the responsibility of caring for the earth with man. Man is required to take care of the resources God put on earth. The Bible warns us that those who destroy the earth will be destroyed themselves. God has put man to watch over his creation and it is our commitment to do so that portrays the ideas about nature in Christian beliefs."
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Environmental Ethics in the Modern World, 2002. Examines the ethical aspects of environmental issues facing the world today, focusing on Toronto and Los Angeles. 2,775 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 164.95 »
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Abstract As the health and stability of our natural environment becomes threatened due to the relentless increase in demands we place on it, the importance of finding new alternatives to antiquated waste management practices and antiquated modes of resource use, becomes more and more imperative. This paper will examine the ethical aspects of this key issue facing all societies today in the global village, focusing on the role of pollution and consumption as it relates to two major world cities, Toronto and Los Angeles.
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Environmental Ethics, 2002. A study into biodiversity and the ethics associated with it. 1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 85.95 »
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Abstract A paper on examination of the environmental problem of preserving biodiversity from three different environmental ethical positions.
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Environmental Ethics, 2002. A paper which discusses the importance of protecting the environment as a matter of moral duty. 2,704 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 130.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses issues of environmental protection and control as they affect our business, social and individual decisions. It shows that the long-term goal of environmental ethics must be to develop a logical approach to ethics that will manage to convince mankind of the benefits of resolving pertinent and dangerous issues through sound and ethical policy-making decisions.
From the Paper "Environmental ethics is a field of study that provides guidance in the analysis of moral problems related to our natural environment (Sagoff, 1988). Since the early 1970s society has become increasingly aware that the numerous problems relating to our natural environment are critical on a variety of levels. Yet both traditional and contemporary decision-making tools have failed to protect us from the costs of environmental deterioration and crises. This is a situation that we can no longer afford to ignore."
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Environmental Ethics and Morality, 2008. An analysis of the ways that people are contributing to environmental problems on the planet. 3,830 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 169.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses the environmental problems of the world, including world hunger and disease, lack of democracy, overpopulation, resource depletion and the destruction of habitat and species. It looks at the ways that people are contributing to these problems and briefly discusses the political aspect of the overwhelming planetary problems. The paper also looks at the role of media in these problems.
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Deep Ecology
Social Ecology / Murray Bookchin
Barry Commoner, Michael Coor, And Paul J. Stamler
Ching Lai Cheng
UN Compact & Human Rights In Depth
From the Paper "Ching talks on page 328 about a very important point brought up in this class and that is "over-advertising" (which supposedly stimulates the "consumption of goods"), which in this paper I will call "manipulative" advertising, in solidarity with the instructor. The lies, distortions, and basic con jobs that are part of today's television, movie, magazine and Internet advertising campaigns should be attacked with logic and facts by legislators and other leaders. Much of the advertising on television today is morally disgusting; but while there is no way to really stop it, people in positions of influence should condemn it. The materialistic attitudes in America, unfortunately, are here to stay. But educating young people in schools, churches, and other social venues is more and more necessary. Many millions of young people today are addicted to electronic games (X-Boxes, Nintendo, etc), cell phones, text messaging, emails, movies and other technologies. While they are certainly influenced by advertising perhaps more than any previous generation, at the same time they seem to have more autonomy from their parents than any previous generation as well. Rather than legislate what advertising should be acceptable for the mass marketing of goods and technologies, leaders should encourage parents to teach their children about the natural world, and share values with them that transcend their immediate desire for fun and games."
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"Ishmael": An Environmental Ethical Issue, 2002. This paper looks at the book "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn and the environmental ethics outlined in the book. 1,555 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 82.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses Daniel Quinn's book "Ishmael" and how the environmental ethics as outlined by Quinn relate to the world and man today. It shows how man, by looking at the damage he has carried out in the name of progress, can help to halt and possibly heal the earth before its destruction is complete.
From the Paper "Ishmael is a book that will slowly draw the reader into an imagery that is almost direct and forthright into new perspectives and answers old questions, it opens up new attitudes and understandings of old mysteries that are so ingrained into the culture of man that they are accepted as truth. Ishmael is a book for those who are disillusioned with the current state that the world is in and the politically correct solutions that are totally ineffective."
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Ethical Egoism and Ethical Relativism, 2002. Examines the positions of ethical egoism and relativism about morality of individual action and their validity in the contemporary discourse of philosophy. 1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 114.95 »
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Abstract This paper shows that ethical egoism underlies a fundamental assumption of self-interest and happiness whereas ethical relativism holds that morality is relative to the norms of society.
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Environmental Justice, 2005. An in-depth study of environmental justice and environmental racism with a focus on the state of Illinois. 17,249 words (approx. 69.0 pages), 60 sources, APA, AU$ 400.95 »
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Abstract This paper is a thorough review of the problem of environmental racism and whether it does indeed exist in Chicagoland. The paper also examines whether or not instances of environmental injustice have increased or decreased since President Bill Clinton's Executive Order 12898 was issued in 1994. The paper also attempts to determine whether the civil rights movement in general has left the environmental injustice/environmental racism agenda behind.
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Literature Review
Chicagoland Contaminated Sites
Environmental Racism/Environmental Injustice
Civil Rights Movement/Environmental Justice
Methodology
Results
New Handling of Environmental Remediation
Post-Executive Order 12898
Pre-Executive Order 12898 Remediation
Second Radioactive Cleanup Site
Printing Chemicals
Lead Removal at East St. Louis Sites
Illinois EPA Projects, 2004 and 2003
Activities in 2003
Activities in 2004
Activities in 2005
Discussion
From the Paper "Within days of taking office the first time, William Jefferson Clinton initiated his 'governing by memoranda' activities. This article begins with his immediate overturning of the Bush I gag rule concerning abortion, and then went on rapidly to other birth-control issues, gays in the military and more. Because of these rapid and far-reaching actions, the concepts of policy tools has become one open to more scrutiny than before Clinton began his series of 25 presidential memoranda and 18 executive orders that "implemented the administration's reinventing government initiatives." Among the important memoranda this article analyzes was Executive Order 12898, the purpose of which "was to 'focus Federal attention on the environmental and human health conditions in minority communities and low-income communities with the goal of achieving environmental justice'." The memorandum, however, "specifically involved" civil rights laws already on the books and required to be used by federal agencies in, arguably, all the agencies' endeavors."
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Christian Ethics, 2004. This paper discusses Christian ethics, its true meaning or definition, the source and foundation of Christian ethics, and the overall nature of these ethics. 1,135 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 63.95 »
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Abstract This paper explains that Christianity is based on concepts from the biblical laws set forth by the Ten Commandments; therefore, the basis of any Christian ethics discussion begins with the Ten Commandments, the true source, foundation, and nature of the "Christian Ethics" philosophy. The author points out that Christian ethics must allow believers to accept the fact that mankind will never meet God's standards, but they must continue to comply with those unreachable standards. The paper stresses that Christian ethics must have believers who are willing to do good deeds as penance and teach the spirit of these laws in order to attain the graces of God.
From the Paper "The religious philosophies surrounding Jesus Christ have begun to move away from historical accounts of the biblical writers to more of a shift in the Christian Ethics. In other words, the meanings of the ethics as opposed to the historical facts have become a modern way of interpreting scripture. As the Roman Catholic Church registers a diminishing support base, there has still been an overall global rise in the following the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Christian philosophy. These interests are being fueled on more or less the New Testament ethics because apparently the historical teaching methods have not been able to make it as teaching tools in the modern world. The appeal of the Christian biblical studies about Jesus no longer uses history as a tool for understanding the biblical texts or Christian Ethics."
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Marketing Ethics, 2004. A look at the importance of marketing ethics in the business world. 4,284 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 19 sources, MLA, AU$ 182.95 »
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Abstract This paper assesses the relevance of marketing ethics in current business environment and the extent to which ethical issues should be taken into account while devising marketing strategies. It attempts to understand the nature of marketing ethics and analyzes the possible impact of ethics in marketing from different viewpoints, based on the theories and research work carried out in this field. It identifies and explains how marketing ethics can be improved in practice, as well as ways to integrate ethics in formulating and implementing marketing strategies. It also examines the efficacy and impact of popular marketing strategies with ethics, analyzes the role of ethics in advertising, explains the elements of consumer ethics, and discusses the role of legislation to enforce marketing ethics.
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Marketing Ethics and the Business Environment
Nature of Marketing Ethics
Research on Marketing Ethics
Improving Marketing Ethics
Implementation of Ethical Standards in Marketing
Ethics and Advertising
Marketing Strategies with Ethics
Green Marketing
Marketing Intelligence and Corporate Espionage
Consumer Ethics
Regulation
Conclusion
From the Paper "Marketing ethics is a sub-set of business ethics and examines the moral issues relating to marketing decisions made by organizations. Although its roots can be traced back to the 1960s, marketing age is believed to have come of age only in the 1990s, thanks to extensive research on the subject carried out in the decade before. (Murphy, 111). Several topics make up the fabric of marketing ethics ? product quality, safety and liability, fairness in pricing, honesty in advertising and selling, privacy in internet database and marketing. According to Kotler, in recent years, people have started questioning the value of marketing concept, when the world is faced with environmental degradation, resource shortages, hunger and poverty and neglected social services."
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Medical Ethics, 2004. This paper discusses, by assailing deontological ethics and virtue ethics and defending utilitarianism, a medical ethics case in which the medical professionals must decide whether or not to perform gender-altering surgery. 2,485 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 121.95 »
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Abstract The paper explains that utilitarianism states that the morality of a surgical gender assignment can be derived as an outcome that would be considered either good or bad; the overall morality of the philosophy and procedure would then be determined based on the positive or negative outcome. The author points out that medical ethics does not fall under deontological ethics because the philosophy states that there are absolute right and wrong answers for every case. The paper relates that, in a situation like surgical procedures, the solution to any problem must be derived on a case-by-case basis and, therefore, cannot have one universal truth; doctors do not have the freedom to decide the future of the newborns without statistical proof that their decision will benefit the child.
From the Paper "In this scenario, the surgery for many years was considered as a good alternative to going thorough life deformed. In the case study, it was uncovered that the twin John/Joan, as she aged, was not at all happy with her situation after it was documented in medical journals as a highly successful pro-surgery example. The results of the case study for the twin John/Joan was completely wrong and could even be considered a serious act of malpractice. The twin?s brother even said that his medically altered sister was very manly throughout her early years and even suggested that she always wanted to be a garbage man. ?At the age of six or seven, Joan told her brother she wanted to be a garbage man: "Easy job, good pay."? Since the twin John/Joan?s case was the basis for surgery in the majority of cases, it also should be the basis to not perform the surgery from this point forward. The utilitarianism moral issue now says the medical community should not perform the surgery in the bulk of the cases and it is also morally wrong to withhold the fact that the surgery was performed."
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Environmental Policies, 2006. This paper looks at the shaping of environmental policy and environmental law. 1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 99.95 »
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Abstract The paper maintains that there can be little doubt that a host of factors determine a nation environmental policy, just as there can be no doubt that a host of factors determine a country environmental laws. With that in mind and at the risk of appearing simplistic, it may be said that environmental policy is the public posture a government takes on environmental issues as well as the way in which it materially addresses environmental concerns through the allocation of resources and or through the physical regulation of industries.
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