Essays about: "ethical principles Utilitarianism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words ethical principles Utilitarianism.

1. 1. Humanitarian aid : A qualitative study of the ethical reasoning behind the allocation from the perspective of five Swedish-based organizations

   University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

   Author : Jennelié Danielsson; Anna-Maria Polasek; [2020]
   Keywords : Humanitarian aid; humanitarian principles; ethics; NGOs; aid allocation; aid donors;

   Abstract : The Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols aim to protect those people who are not “participating in the hostilities” of war, such as “civilians, health workers and aid workers” and are the pillar of humanitarian law (International Committee of the Red Cross, 2010). The humanitarian principles including humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality, are based on the international humanitarian law and committed to by all member states of the European Union (European Commission, 2019). READ MORE

3. 2. Bedövningsmetoder vid grisslakt : en etisk jämförelse mellan koldioxid och skjutning på gård

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

   Author : Jeremy Rocchio; [2018]
   Keywords : bedövning; slakt; gris; koldioxid; skjutning; etik;

   Abstract : Slaktgrisar måste bedövas innan avblodning i Sverige och koldioxidbedövning är den vanlig-aste metoden. Syftet med den här litteraturstudien är att jämföra två diametralt olika bedöv-ningsmetoder, skjutning på gård och koldioxidbedövning, från två normativa etiska teorier, nyttoetik och dygdetik. READ MORE

4. 3. Ethics and Waiting Times: Incorporating theories of justice in an analysis of waiting times in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Linn Mattisson; [2017]
   Keywords : Waiting times; health care; theories of justice; ethics; fixed effects model; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Objectives: There is growing concern regarding waiting times in health care as a mechanism to improve fairness in health services. This essay addresses the issue by evaluating fairness defined by justice theories. Based on this discussion, the essay then investigates whether actual waiting times are consistent with ethical principles. READ MORE

5. 4. Implicit and Explicit Moral Reasoning

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Praktisk filosofi

   Author : Anders Persson; [2012]
   Keywords : implicit; explicit; moral reasoning; dual-process; dual-system; greene; haidt; blameworthy; consequentialism; deontology; trolley; footbridge; kahane; implicit bias; elephant and the rider; naturalistic fallacy; ought-is; Philosophy and Religion;

   Abstract : In this paper I examine potential implications of how a “Dual-process theory” of the mind can influence ethical theory. It is a theory dividing the brain in two system, an (1) implicit system, as intuitive, automatic and unconscious, and an (2) explicit system, as a deductive and conscious process. READ MORE

6. 5. Etik och moral inom ridsporten : med fokus på fälttävlan

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Elin Göransdotter; [2011]
   Keywords : häst; etik; ridsport; fälttävlan; välfärd;

   Abstract : Eventing is often called as the formula 1 in equestrian sports and comprises three disciplines: dressage, show jumping and cross-country. The sport provides excitement, challenge and joy and is the ultimate sport for intelligent riders and horses. READ MORE