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Moral Relativism, Moral Communitarianism, and Moral Liberalism
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This 5 page report discusses three schools of thought: Moral Relativism, as presented by Immanuel Kant; Moral Communitarianism, as presented by Plato; and, Moral Liberalism as presented in the thinking of Epicurus. The most basic principles of such thinking are briefly outlined, as well as a note regarding a weakness that is part of that particular framework of thinking. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Moral Standing and the Instigation of War
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This 3 page paper examines those circumstances under which military force can be used to resolve conflicts, and how this impacts the concept of moral standing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Moral Theories and Issues in Modern Life
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This 10 page report discusses some of the many moral theories that question the ethical justification for action that exists in the modern world in terms of whether or not an action is truly “ethical” or simply expedient. For example, the idea of “corporate ethics” has become a catch phrase with enormous political and emotional, even economic clout. Corporate ethics encompasses an ever-widening array of issues. Ralsianism, contractualism, ethics of care, and virtue ethics are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Moral Theory
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This 7 page paper compares and contrasts the moral theory of three different philosophers--Kant, Mill and Hume--and also talks about morality in general. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA225mor.rtf

Moral Theory: Natural Law versus Utilitarianism
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A 21 page paper that discusses two major types of moral theory. Natural law, which basically asserts that there is a universal moral law of human nature and utilitarianism, which basically promotes the premise that what is moral is what leads to the greatest benefit or happiness for the greatest number. Several subcategories of utilitarianism are explained and discussed. Major philosophers are cited. The writer then offers examples to demonstrate the similarities and differences between and among the theories. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Morality According to James Rachels
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This 3 page paper relays information from an essay contained in a book he published. Homosexuality is the focus of discussion. Is homosexuality morally wrong due to natural law or religion? James does not concur with set in stone principles such as those to emanate from organized religion. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA310rj.rtf

Morality According to Kant
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This 4 page essay examines Kant's idea that morality should be determined deontologically. The categorical imperative is discussed. No bibliography.
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Morality and Evolution
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This 5 page paper examines Ruse's positions for the most part but goes into a general discussion. Both sides of the issue are noted. This paper takes a middle of the road approach. Darwinism is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Morality and the Existence of God
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A 12 page examination of the questions of whether God exists and whether man has an ethical objective and the authority to judge both our own and other's behavior. This paper examines the philosophies of Lewis B. Smedes and James Rachels as well as those of such classic philosophers as St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Morality in Philosophy
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This 3 page paper answers two questions posed by a student. One is about the categorical imperative (Kant) and the other explores a moral question where the answer describes the concept of utilitarianism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA520mor.rtf