Ethical Philosophy Essay Examples and Topics
Kant and Singer on Morals: A Comparison of Two Theories
This essay will compare and contrast the views of Emmanuel Kant and Peter Singer on morality. Kant believed that reason was the highest faculty of the human being, and that it was through the use of reason that we could access moral truths. He also believed that there were two types of imperative, hypothetical and categorical. Singer, on the other hand, believed that all imperatives were hypothetical and that it was up to each individual to decide whether an imperative was self-centered or other-centered. The essay will argue that Singer's view is more persuasive than Kant's.
MoreThe Use and Abuse of Reason in Justifying Animal Cruelty
This essay discusses the nature of reason and how it is often used to justify animal cruelty. The author argues that there is no rational justification for harming animals and that we should use our rationality to protect them instead.
MoreDifferent models of ethical decision-making in professional counseling
This essay discusses three different models of ethical decision-making which a professional counselor may use in advising his clients. The first model is the Kantian Formalist Theory, the second is the Utilitarianism Approach, and the third is the Ethical Contextualism of Wallace. These three models will be critically analyzed and their strengths and weaknesses discussed. The paper will end with the application of these models to a case study, after which a conclusion will be drawn.
MoreA Comparison of the Philosophies of Confucius and Buddhism
The essay will compare the philosophies of Confucius and Buddhism. It will discuss how they are similar in terms of their focus on ethics and how to live a good life. However, it will also highlight some key differences between the two, such as their views on education and practice.
MoreDavid Hume on Miracles: A Philosophical Critique
In this essay, David Hume discusses the phenomenon of miracles from a philosophical perspective. He starts with a definition of a miracle as an event that goes against the usual course of nature, and then proceeds to analyze different aspects of miracles such as natural law, eyewitness testimonies, and scientific evidence. Hume ultimately concludes that miracles are best seen as mixed phenomena with both objective and subjective elements.
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