but not all, arguments against physician-assisted suicide are based on moral reasoning. Those that are based on morality refer to the presumed sanctity of life, the belief that “purposefully helping a patient die is categorically wrong under any circumstances,”and the corollary that the role of the physician or healthcare worker is as healer (Quill & Sussman, 2018). A physician who believes that the ultimate objective of the profession is to preserve life will therefore believe that physician-assisted death is wrong and would instead ask that the patient use other methods to alleviate suffering. For example, Appelbaum (2016) claims that physicians… Continue Reading...
account is one way organizations can shift their moral reasoning to better reflect the mission, vision, and values purportedly embedded in the company’s ethical code (Mason & Simmons, 2013). Corporate social responsibility and environmental responsibility are both becoming strategic business practices that improve relationships with stakeholders by demonstrating respect. Research shows how businesses demonstrating openness to change, flexibility and adaptability, and an ongoing commitment to innovation are in a position uniquely situated to promote environmental sustainability at all levels of business practice (Pedersen, Gwordz & Hvass, 2016). Stakeholders may also respond to ethical decisions by altering their own… Continue Reading...
independence just as adolescents become experimenters in their lives. Piaget proposed a theory of development where moral reasoning for children develops from what he calls a naive understanding of morality. This naive understanding is usually based on behavior and outcomes. However, as they develop, they can have a more advanced understanding that is based on intentions. This means that Riley is using his independence in the wrong way. The identity crisis as described in the theories of development is a serious issue that he is facing. As a football player, he interacts with the other adolescents and conforms to some of the activities that they undertake,… Continue Reading...
