Our text discusses the challenge relativism presents to various ethical and religious viewpoints. Consider a specific moral question which might make it difficult to accept the relativist’s response. State the moral issue involved, and provide an explanation as to why you think a relativist might have a problem giving a justified response to it. In…
Please read the article “Famine, Affluence, and Morality,” by Peter Singer and complete the following tasks: Explain Singer’s goal in this article, and then present his argument in relation to this issue. Explain three counter-arguments to Singer’s position that he addresses in his article, and then indicate Singer’s responses to those counter-arguments. Define Singer’s concept…
Many philosophers insist that our most strongly held beliefs should be examined and critically evaluated. Using the required text and outside sources, explain what philosophers mean when they say that beliefs need justification? What is the importance of subjecting our beliefs to critical scrutiny? What are the advantages of believing something without examining it? What…
Most people have views that are strongly influenced and informed by philosophy, often without realizing it. Identify a view you have—whether on politics, religion, science, culture, or even the media and entertainment—that might be regarded as being related to philosophy. What kind of reasons do you have for holding that belief? What figure from the…
Summary of Issues and Proposed Changes Summary of Issues and Proposed Changes As described in the assignments, the articles were to be written as if you were an investigative reporter who has been assigned to research important issues (ethnic, racial, or gender) that are affecting people in a local area, workplace, or a specific part…
The purpose of this assignment is to synthesize one strategy for the application of a specific nursing theory to resolving a problem or issue of nursing practice in nursing leadership, nursing education, nursing informatics, or health policy.
What is the role of ethics in business? Prepare a paper that addresses the following: Evaluate the concept of ethics as it relates to business operations. Be certain to utilize your text’s definition and then compare and contrast definitions from other sources. What stance does Drucker take on ethics? How does your text author relate…
Resource: Nursing Theorists Grid on the Materials page of the student website Complete the Nursing Theorists Grid for the theorist selected in Week Three. Write in each grid cell at least 100 words of information that includes: ·The selected theorist ·The selected theorist’s theory ·The theorist’s historical background ·An overview of selected theorist’s philosophy ·An analysis of the…
There have been a number of cases in which nursing home patients died as a result of neglect. What are some of the causes of nursing home deaths? Should the nursing home be held liable? Should the nursing staff be held liable? Who is responsible? What do you think the penalty should be for deaths that…
Select a theory or model that might be valuable in your advanced nursing role, or that interests you. Explain your response to the following questions: Sister Callista Roy: Adaptation Model. 1. What are your personal values and beliefs about nursing, health, environment, and patient care delivery? 2. What are the underlying assumptions, values,…
Respond to the following: Analyze the process of conducting an ethics audit and determine which step would be the most difficult to execute correctly. Make at least one (1) recommendation for ensuring the step you identified is successfully completed. Carefully consider each step in the ethics audit process and build upon the process as a…
Respond to the following: Compare (1) the benefits associated with conducting an ethics audit against (2) the challenges of measuring nonfinancial performance and the risks inherent in ethics auditing. Determine if it would ever be better not to conduct an ethics audit. Explain your rationale