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W. T. Stace, a philosopher, in contrast to the view of the cultural relativist, “argues that one cannot conclude that all moral actions are relative”. He talks about two moral theories, ethical absolutism and ethical relativism, and presents arguements for and against each. He groups ethical absolutists as the right wing, the conservative and the…

OPEN STATEMENTMethanex Corp v. State of CaliforniaMethanex Corporation, a Vancouver-based company, is the world largest supplier of methanol. The company has argued to NAFTA trade tribunal that California ban on methanol gasoline additive is illegal under NAFTA rules. Therefore, Methanex is asking NAFTA tribunal to award the company $970 million in compensation for their potential…

Philosophy: The Ethics of Human CloningIn order to make a fully justified decision on whether human cloning is ethical or not, one must be exposed to the background of the subject. To start, a clone is an exact replica of an organism, cell, or gene. The process itself is done asexually with the use of…

Poverty in the United States has long been a social, political, and human rights issue. Few people would say that it is not our moral duty, as social human beings to take care of those less fortunate than ourselves, to the best of our ability. I say few because there are some people out there…

Moral and Ethical DilemmasOne of the most difficult trials I face in my life are ethical and moraldilemmas. They can be soul-wrenching and searching experiences that tax mycharacter and cause me to really “put my money where my mouth is. ” SometimesI’m quick to see ethical faults in others, but slow to see them in…

Tobacco Companies actively market a highly addictive and lethal product, and have done so for many years here in the United States and abroad. Their lack of ethics and social responsibility in the business world are apparent in documentation brought to light during lawsuits against them in recentyears. The desire for profit and expansion, rather…

It is not surprising for an author’s background and surroundings to profoundly affect his writing. Having come from a Methodist lineage and living at a time when the church was still an influential facet in people’s daily lives, Stephen Crane was deeply instilled with religious dogmas. However, fear of retribution soon turned to cynicism and…

Society’s DemandsLives of Saints: Christina’s Strength In Resisting Society’s DemandsAs you grow older it is inevitable that you will change in many ways. As amatter of fact it is impossible to survive without the ability to adapt tosituations and surroundings. This ability is acquired as you age, learn andexperience life. It is a part of…

AccountantsCode of Professional Ethics by American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsIntroduction”A code of professional ethics is a voluntary assumption of self disciplineabove and beyond the requirements of the law. The Code of Ethical Conduct servesthe highly practical purpose to notify the public that the profession willprotect the public interest” (Carey, Doherty: p 3). When people…

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNEVAFB, CALIFORNIAECBU 346BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONFEBURARY 12, 1997BY DOUG RONINGFrom a business perspective, working under government contracts can bevery lucrative. In general, a steady stream of orders keep coming in, revenueincreases and the company continues to grow. There are a few obvious downfallsto working with government contracts; a higher quality is to be expected…