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Hobbes on Moral Obligation, 2003.
An analysis of Thomas Hobbes' views on moral obligation, justice and rights.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 34.95
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This paper describes Thomas Hobbes' views on moral obligation, justice, and rights, based on his general theory of human nature. It looks at Hobbes' contention that men are equal in nature and how this equality often diminishes in society.
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"Thomas Hobbes held offered a comprehensive account of man's obligations which drew upon his theory of human nature. This essay will answer a series of questions focused on Hobbes' approach to moral obligation rights in the state of .."
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Legal vs. Moral Obligation, 2004.
A review of two documents, "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience", by Henry David Thoreau, and "Letter from Birmingham Jail", by Martin Luther King.
922 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 35.95
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This paper discusses the value of a legal obligation as opposed to a moral one. The paper makes references to two documents, "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau and "Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King. Both Thoreau and King address the issue of moral obligation versus legal obligation, in which an individual experiences conflict with the government and society as s/he tries to follow his/her free will as a member of the society and the rules and laws imposed by the government at the same time.
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"In his discourse, Thoreau asserts, "That government is best which governs least," which means to say that the least government intervention in the society results to a better state of civil society. This is because he thinks that the government is susceptible to manipulation by people with vested interests, who consider the government as an institution that can be used to provide greater privileges to other people and not the society in general. Thoreau contends, "But a government in which the majority rule in all cases can not be based on justice, even as far as men understand it."
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Political Obligation, 2005.
A look at different views on the gratitude theory and political obligations of gratitude.
2,530 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 94.95
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This paper presents arguments for and against the theory, which has more opponents than proponents in modern day philosophy. Philosophers covered include Simmons, Walker, Klosko and Wellman, with Walker being the only one who supports the theory.
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Obligation versus Liberation, 2002.
An analysis of personal ethnic identity in the context of the Italian Canadian community.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 81.95
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This paper will argue that the current confusion of ethnic identity that characterizes the Italian Canadian will inevitably lead to the future merger - and perhaps even assimilation - of the group into the broader society. This paper is written from a first person point of view - the author being Italian Canadian.
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Machiavelli's "The Prince" and Cicero's "On Moral Obligation", 1992.
A comparison of their works and philosophies.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 77.95
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"The Moral Obligation of Public Virtue as Discussed in Machiavelli's The Prince (Il Principe) and Cicero's On Moral Obligation (De Officiis)
At a cursory glance, the philosophies of Machiavelli and Cicero might seem to be similar. Both men sought the same end goal as a result of their philosophy--the stability and strength of the state--as both felt that without a stable, dependable government the lives of the individuals could find little peace or order in their lives. Likewise, at first it seems as though both men share the philosophy that the end justifies the means. But the deeper one delves into each man's philosophy, one realizes that they're actually very far apart, and represent contrasting views on moral obligation, the state, and the ..."
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The Obligation of Eternal Destiny, 2006.
A review of Simone Weil and Georg Hegel's views of collective conscience and eternal destiny.
1,559 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 55.95
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This paper reviews, discusses and compares the philosophical thoughts of Simone Weil and Georg Hegel pertaining to collective conscience or the absolute spirit. The paper defines this to be where nothing need be questioned as it is the absolute truth, that we as individuals seek to determine our destiny.
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"Yet, the problem of this philosophical line, whether you believe as Weil that all men have always and will always have the eternal destiny to make sure that no one ever leaves their presence hungry or that of Hegel where seeking the eternal destiny is the work of t he collective culminating into the possibility of the individual to attain it through Christianity and philosophy, is that the collective (e.g. corporation, state) needs a eternal destiny and a collective conscience in order not to destroy the world. Though Weil may have simply been speaking out against socialism, (Bennett 42) Hegel also clearly states that the individuals are the seat of the absolute and individuals alone must find their connection to the absolute spirit and the collective conscience, that it will not be given them without work, without seeking and most importantly without Art, History and Philosophy. The charge against collective dominance, or the corporation's ability to circumvent the obligations of the individual is almost universal in philosophy, even when that is the goal, as in communism. Some would say that is the failing of communism but others would also argue that it will be the failure of the state and the corporation as well because both have the intention of circumventing the individual's responsibility to the collective, a broader collective than that of the corporation."
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Cicero's "On Obligations", 2004.
Explains Cicero's theories of obligation and honor.
994 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 38.95
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This paper outlines Cicero's theory on what motivates people to act virtuously. Cicero's theory, that people are obligated to act in a honorable manner because they want to cultivate their own interest, is expounded upon, and the four virtues, according to Cicero, that support this obligation are explained.
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"Cicero in his book "On Obligations" explains how people's behaviors are governed by their keenness to act right as it is an inherent natural tendency. People according to him are obligated to act in a certain manner because they want to cultivate their own interest. In doing so they benefit themselves because once they exchange good words or deeds, they expect the other person honorable enough to do the same for them. Cicero in essence wants to emphasize that objective honorableness is in fact the ends in themselves. They benefit the individual regardless of their position in society, social status or the career they adopt as long as their actions are good and right. For this purpose, he defines obligation as "the highest aim among goods, and at another to the moral guidance which can shape our daily lives in all their aspects."[p.4]. Thus, Using the law of causality we can understand that according to Cicero obligations are essentially good and they are supported by four virtues which are derived from the principle of honorableness."
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Workplace Obligations, 2004.
This paper uses the ideas of three philosophers to explore the present-day workplace obligations of the employee, employer, and the government.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 43.95
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This paper applies the thought of philosophers John Locke, Benjamin Franklin, and Jonathan Winthrop to answer the question: What obligation does the employer have to the life quality of the employee, if the employee expects an education in return for accepting a lower wage? The author points out that Locke describes workplace relationships with the same rhetoric of freedom in which he speaks of governance by stating that all men and women should be able to market the fruits of their own labors. The paper concludes, based on these philosophers, that employees only owe the employer their working life; they must take responsibility and ownership of their own economic and personal health, ultimate education, and economic future.
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"The democratic British philosopher John Locke, in his 1680 essay on "Two Treatises of Government" writes that to deny that legitimate enforcement powers of government upon the populace come from the analogical parental power of a father over his children. In other words, all human beings should be free to choose their livelihoods and courses of their lives, for better or for ill. From an American perspective of today and of the Revolutionary War era during which Benjamin Franklin wrote his "Autobiograph"y, Locke's condemnation of tyranny was a welcome philosophy from the point of view of governance of the state. Locke denied the paternalistic power of the king keep the economic fates of all in lower, proper stations."
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Socrates' and Moral and Legal Obligations, 2005.
This paper looks at Socrates' view of moral and legal obligations.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 25.95
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The writer discusses Socrates' view of the moral and legal obligations to obey the law. This paper looks at Socrates' trial for corrupting the young. The writer explains how Socrates responded to the charges against him. The writer also describes Socrates' reaction to the death sentence.
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"Socrates was accused of the capital crime of corrupting youth with his teachings and was sentenced to death. Socrates did not deny he was guilty of the charge but rather protested that what he was accused of was something he had practiced his entire life and if it was illegal then his whole life was illegal. He claimed that he was being accused unjustly of corrupting the minds of the young, but had merely made people think and had opened their minds and made them question ... "
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The Ethical Obligations of Corporations, 2008.
An analysis of the moral and ethical obligations, as well as normative theories, of corporations in modern society, focusing on the Ford Motor Company.
3,988 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 117.95
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This essay debates the moral and ethical obligations of corporations in modern society. The paper shows that corporations do make decisions that appear to be based on the assumption that profit is so important that injury to (and even death of) innocent human beings is an acceptable cost. The paper then goes on to analyze these kinds of behaviors by applying normative theories to them. It specifically focuses on the case of the Ford Motor Company.
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Normative Theories
Strategic Considerations
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"If the law was extended in this way, it would become possible for corporations to be prosecuted in a way that was compatible with acceptable morality. For example, in the Ford Pinto case, the engineers who conducted the risk analysis and recommended that no recall should be done, would all be charged with manslaughter. They would most likely end up in prison for a very long time. If this kind of thing happened, it is likely that corporations would stop treating people as means to an end (the end being profit). This does not mean that they would suddenly grow consciences. However, for a corporation to make a decision and carry out actions, individual human beings must play their part. If all of these human beings were aware that they could be imprisoned for their parts in such decisions, I believe they would not be prepared to play along."
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The Ethical Obligations of Corporations, 2008.
This paper debates the moral and ethical obligations of corporations in modern society.
2,970 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 94.95
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The paper consists of two parts. Part I of the paper shows how corporations make decisions on the assumption that injury and death to innocent people is an acceptable cost for profits. The paper looks at the Ford Motor Company that did not reveal that their Pinto model had a gas tank that could explode and burn. The paper argues that the rise in white-collar crime is linked to the materialist, consumerist nature of our society, which is reflected in our legal systems. Part II of the paper analyzes these kinds of behaviors by applying normative theories to them. The paper shows how neither utilitarian, deontological nor virtue ethics theories can give a clear and definitive answer to the question of whether Ford made a correct choice.
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"An example of corporations putting profit before any other consideration may be found in the case of the Ford Motor Company. This company decided at one time to keep quiet about the fact that their Pinto model had a gas tank that tended to explode and burn in the event of a rear end collision. This of course resulted in injury to people inside the vehicles, and sometimes even death. Ford's reasoning was that it would be more profitable to settle resultant law suits than to recall the faulty vehicles. (Samuelson) It is important to note that this decision was not classified as a crime, even though one might expect it to be. It is argued in this essay that the reasons for this kind of thinking (both the decision Ford made, and the fact that it was not classified as a crime) go right to the root of the nature and values of our society, which in turn are reflected in our legal systems."
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Hamlet's Family Obligations, 2006.
This paper attempts to link Shakespeare's characters with social and historical forces.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 47.95
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The paper begins with a brief literature review and then the writer offers a hypothesis that Hamlet was forced into a situation because of a very specific type of family obligation. The paper discusses whether Hamlet was driven by customary family obligations that was typical of all cultures and if most males could be placed in a similar predicament as Hamlet. The paper explains that Romeo is a similar character who is observed pondering love. The paper relates that these characters are rational intellectual types who are not inclined to violence.
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Equal Rights, Equal Obligations, Equal Opportunities, 2000.
This essay discusses women in the military and the law.
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This paper discusses the legal basis of the situation of women in the military, and relevant court cases such as Hoyt v. Florida, Taylor v. Louisiana, US vs. St. Clair, Rostker v. Goldberg, Craig v. Boren, and Schlesinger vs. Ballard. Discusses myths and truths regarding women and military service. Argues for equal rights, equal obligations, and equal opportunities within military and civilian spheres.
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"Men and women are treated unequally in regards to military service. Men are required to register for the Selective Service when they turn 18, while women are exempt. While women are allowed to perform most jobs in the military, they are still restricted from some combat roles. This gender inequality stems from antiquated notions of female weakness and domesticity, which have no legal validity in our society today. Furthermore, limiting women's roles in the military violates women's rights to be full and equal citizens of the United States, with all the privileges, obligations, and duties that carries with it."
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Leadership in Nursing, 2008.
Explores the ethical obligation that nurses have to keep current about infectious diseases.
2,050 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 69.95
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This paper discusses ways for nurses to meet the ethical obligation of keeping current in the cause, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. The paper also emphasizes the important role that trust in the nursing profession plays in this process and concludes that the issue of infectious disease is just one scenario of a real situation that when submerged in the ethical obligation of nurses can increase the trust of the public in the field of medicine.
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Introduction
Situation
Development
Analysis
Leadership
Conclusion
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"The Canadian health reform agenda is two fold: it allows the government to deregulate while allowing the industry to partner itself with its members in assessing and evaluating nursing professionals. There is no greater leadership roll then as required by the Canadian health reform agenda. "
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"The Need for Roots"., 2002.
An examination of the philosophical concepts of need and obligation in Simone Weil's "The Need for Roots".
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This paper addresses the themes of need and obligation in Simone Weil's classic work, "The Need for Roots". Weil's "Need for Roots" is a philosophical study of how humanity is "rootless", or without a strong foundation for future behaviors. Through addressing these concepts, Weil believed that humanity could once more discover its obligations and thereafter achieve true freedom and justice.
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Locke and Hobbes, 2002.
A discussion of the citizen's obligation to die for the state as seen through the philosophy of John Locke and Thomas Hobbes.
2,050 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 69.95
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The issue of obligation of the citizen to die for the state is examined here as seen in John Locke's "Second Treatise of Government" and Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan". The concepts involved such as limitations to the power of the state, obligations of a King, and the social contract entered into by citizens when they accept that the state governs them, are outlined and the arguments of the philosophers presented.
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"The obligations of an individual within a state may be seen as relatively universal, the duty to abide by the laws, which are set by the legislative, with the authority of the community is one of the most widely accepted. However, there are other areas which are less clear and less defined. One of these is the obligation of life. It is widely agreed that the role of the state should be to safeguard the welfare of its citizens, however, the state will exercise its' power thought its officials, and ultimately through its' citizen, and here there need to be a balance. For example, should a citizen be obligated to die for the state? This may occur in many scenarios, for example in war. It is at this level we start to see consternation. There are many that would claim for an individual to give their life for the greater good, to protect a valued way of life is honourable, there are others that would look at it as an immoral imposition akin to murder; a betrayal of the individual by the state. This is a debate we may associate with the twentieth century and the two World Wars, however, the argument is not new, and the role of the state has been the subject of much political philosophical thought, especially John Locke and Thomas Hobbes."
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