People feel strongly about many different issues, and they may be emotional and quite demonstrative about them, as well. For example, in the previous example of a woman's right to choose, the two sides are polar opposites and extremely emotional and sure that their decision is the right one. An "anti-choice" person may be highly prejudiced against a woman who has an abortion, but also against the doctors and nurses who perform the procedure. People cannot help being prejudiced; it is a part of human nature. Even the most devout and "Christian" are often prejudiced against other religions, believing they are the only ones who will go to Heaven and find their reward for life on earth. Prejudice usually conjures up visions of race relations and a misunderstanding of cultures, but prejudice is really intolerance of any one or anything, and so, everyone is intolerant of something, whether it…...

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References

Editor. "Moral Values." AllAboutPhilosophy.org. 2008. 23 Feb. 2008.  http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/moral-values-faq.htm 

Ursury, Danny. "Exploring Values, Rules and Principles." St. Edward's University. 2002. 23 Feb. 2008.  http://www.stedwards.edu/ursery/values.htm

television on moral values has been extensively studied by social scientists. In 2007, a national cultural survey commissioned by the Culture and Media Institute (CMI) indicated that the news and entertainment media destructs the nation's values. A Gallup Poll on American's Confidence in Institutions (2007) confirmed some of these results. The CMI survey, reported that "74% of Americans believe the nation's moral values have declined over the past twenty years, and large majorities hold the media responsible for contributing to that decline" (Iyebote, 2007). It, further, observed that only 7% of those surveyed believed that the entertainment industry had a positive impact on values 73% believe that the moral impact is destructive, whilst 54% compared to 11% of Americans believe that the news portrayed by TV corrupts moral too (ibid.). Similarly, the National Cultural Survey affirmed that "large majorities of every significant demographic category of American adults believe the…...

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References

Iyebote, F. July 3, 2007, 'Media Harm Nation's Moral Values'. Accuracy in Media. Web.  http://www.aim.org/briefing/media-harm-nations-moral-values/ 

Munro, C.R. 1979. Television, Censorship and the Law. Saxon House, Teakfield Limited.

Paul II, J. 1994. Television and the Family: Guidelines for Good Viewing.[Online] Available at:  http://www.latin-mass.org/television_and_the_family.htm 

Spigel, L. (no date). Family on Television. [Online] Available at:  http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/FhtmlF/familyontel.htm

The principle of harmony's job is to take corrective actions when needed in order to create the balance of economic justice between the principles. For example, when the other two principles are violated by such things as unjust social barriers to either participation or distribution, the principle of harmony works to eradicate these barriers and thus restore economic harmony, or justice.
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, economic harmonies is defined as "laws of social adjustment under which the self-interest of one man or group of men, if given free play, will produce results offering the maximum advantage to other men and the community as a whole." In other words, whereas the other two principles are controlled by the free market, the principle of economic harmony is controlled by the government through laws and regulations aimed at controlling the negative effects of the free market. Examples of such controls are…...

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Bretzke, James T. A Morally Complex World: Engaging Contemporary Theology.

Curran, Charles. The Catholic Church, Morality and Politics. www.networklobby.org/resources/index.html.

Curran, Charles. The Catholic Moral Tradition Today. Center for Economic and Social Justice. www.cesj.org/thirdway/economicjustice-defined.htm

Elliott, Hanna. "Stereotypes of Religious Voters Don't Fit." Associated Baptist Press, 03 Nov. 2006.

Moral Criticisms of the Market
Moral Criticisms Market This assignment requires read article Ken S. Ewert (found eading & Study folder). Note article, Ewert defending free market "Christian Socialists." He states position a rebuttal

Moral criticisms of the market: A critique of Ewert's analysis

It is interesting to read Ken S. Ewert's 1989 criticisms of 'Christian socialists' in light of current debates on other types of economic policies today. Ewert portrays Christian, leftist defenders of socialism as impervious to logic, in contrast to other former critics of capitalism, who grew more acclimated to capitalist principles in light of the failure of the Soviet Union Similar criticisms are made of 21st century religious fundamentalists, who stress the need for private enterprise to address societal problems 'on principle,' even when public regulation might be helpful and who try to define science, including science education, in religious terms rather than in terms of logic. Ewert's essay…...

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Reference

Ewert, Kenneth. (1989). Moral criticisms of the market. FEE. Retrieved:

 http://www.fee.org/the_freeman/detail/moral-criticisms-of-the-market

The line of legitimacy, separating socially approvable use of force from violence, cannot be effectively drawn without an agreement on what constitutes the optimum amount of force necessary to maintain social order and to protect human rights against encroachment. A society subscribing to infinite morality which condemns all use of force as immoral is doomed no less than a society accepting the absolute pragmatism of tyrants. "
As Oleg Zinam proposes, these two extreme social attitudes to morality are equally unprofitable to the societies that adopt them. The attitude of absolute pragmatism can easily lead to the acceptance of political assassinations, as long as such acts may help the final political purpose. An example of absolute pragmatism can be the regime initiated by Hitler, who ordered the extermination of all Jews in an attempt to "purify" the human race by excluding anyone who did not fill in the Arian ideal.…...

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Works Cited

Ben-Yehuda, Nachman. 1997. Political Assassination Events as a Cross- Cultural form of Alternative Justice.

International Journal of Comparative Sociology, Vol.38: 25-30.

Feliks, Gross. 1974. The Revolutionary Party. Essays in the Sociology of Politics. Westport: Greenwood

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Moral Messages in Children's Literature
I chose four children's classics: Charlotte's web (1952) by E.B. White, and other three children's fairy tales, two by Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm (Cinderella and Snow white and the seven dwarfs) and one by Charles Perrault (Sleeping Beauty). These were among my personal childhood favorites. Looking back on all four as an adult, I see many similarities, but also many differences, in these books' inherent moral messages. All have been positively reviewed (e.g., have received awards or good critical reviews, and/or have stood the test of time). Each contains many distinct moral messages, some plain, others less so. Each also deals with situations that require moral decisions.

Charlotte's web

Charlotte's web is a story about eight-year-old Fern, who, while growing up on a farm, loves and nurtures a pet pig, Wilbur. Wilbur grows up (with help from Fern and various animal friends, including a wise and virtuous spider…...

Capital punishment, however, does reflect the retributive perspective and is the most obvious modern manifestation of Hammurabi's code. Even so, the moral righteousness of capital punishment is questionable for several reasons. First, capital punishment is illogical and hypocritical. If killing another human being is wrong, and if the state kills human beings, then the state is committing a wrongful act. Second, capital punishment can be considered cruel and unusual. Third, capital punishment precludes the state from promoting positive moral values in favor of a perceived increase in public safety. Whether public safety is increased by the use of capital punishment is also questionable. For the most part, capital punishment is used "solely for symbolic purposes," (Turow, cited by Stern, 2003). Capital punishment is the epitome of revenge-based, retributive justice. It would seem that even if revenge were morally just, that the state would have no justifiable role in exacting revenge.

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References

Primorac, I. (nd). Is Retributivism Analytic? The Royal Institute of Philosophy. Retrieved June 17, 2007 at http://www.royalinstitutephilosophy.org/articles/article.php?id=20

Stern, S. (2003). Discussing the morality of capital punishment. Christian Science Monitor. 12 Nov 2003. Retrieved June 17, 2007 at  http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/1112/p16s01-usju.html 

Townsend, C. (2005). The morality of punishment. Cambridge Papers. 31 May 2005. Retrieved June 17, 2007 at  http://www.leaderu.com/humanities/moralityofpunishment.html

Values Portrayed eality TV
The modern day media has recently found out that profits can be higher if reality TV shows are produced. Based on these reasons, there is a long list of reality TV shows that are being produced. Not all of these shows are successful, but the one that are successful have achieved great deal of profits, cultural prominence and popularity. The question that arises here is that if these shows should be produced or should they be aired for the audience.

Many definitions have been given for reality TV but one of the most important definitions is a show that showcases situations that have actually happened. Apparently, there is no scripting in these shows as in the case of dramas and serials. A small group of people are showcased in these shows who are not trained actors but these are chosen as they face unusual situations.

Since a few years,…...

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References

Deery, J. (2004). Reality TV as Advertainment. Popular Communication: The International Journal of Media and Culture 2, pp. 1-20.

Murray, S., and Ouellette, L. (2009). Reality TV: Remaking Television Culture. Edition 2. NYU Press.

Olivera, M.B. (1994). Portrayals of crime, race, and aggression in "reality-based" police shows: A content analysis. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media 38, pp. 179-192.

Papacharissi, Z., & Mendelson, L.A. (2007). An Exploratory Study of Reality Appeal: Uses and Gratifications of Reality TV Shows. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media 51, pp. 355-370.

Because of religion, individuals learn that it is best for them to preserve the environment and that they should concentrate on doing everything they can in order for people living in the future to have access to the same resources that they have in the present. Religious leaders and activists as a whole are essential in influencing people to get actively engaged in saving the environment. Similar to how mostly every domain is linked to religion, religious teachings are very important when considering environmentalism and the effect it has on the masses.
In trying to understand religion people should ignore biased thoughts and extremist individuals and should focus more on the morality promoted by religion in general. If interpreted correctly, religion is probable to have a beneficial effect on people, regardless of their background.

orks cited:

Bissett Pratt, James, Eternal Values in Religion (New York: Macmillan, 1950)

Roothaan, Angela, "32 hat Values Guide…...

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Works cited:

Bissett Pratt, James, Eternal Values in Religion (New York: Macmillan, 1950)

Roothaan, Angela, "32 What Values Guide Our Oughts?," Is Nature Ever Evil? Religion, Science, and Value, ed. Willem B. Drees (London: Routledge, 2003)

Cooper, David E. And Palmer, Joy A. eds., Spirit of the Environment: Religion, Value, and Environmental Concern (London: Routledge, 1998)

Weber, Max, "Sociology of the World Religions: Introduction," Retrieved May 9, 2011, from the Asahi Website: http://www.ne.jp/asahi/moriyuki/abukuma/weber/world/intro/world_intro.html

McGurn suggests that even the highly complex modern economic markets and financial institutions reflect the values and morals of the community; collectively, they merely manifest the free will exercised by the individuals who control their operations and strategies. In that respect, McGurn reminds us that economic systems and institutions are inanimate and not capable of exercising either moral judgment or immoral exploitations. Rather, morality is a duty of individuals and of the human community to establish through appropriate social values. On the whole, McGurn argues that even the most disastrous economic catastrophes play a role in allowing corrective mechanisms to evolve internally; no interference from government is necessary.

Analysis and Criticism of the Religious Approach to Economic Market Regulation

In principle, the a priori assumption that religion is a beneficial perspective for human conduct and that of institutions is patently flawed. Secular moral theorists might argue (rightfully) that memorizing moral rules such…...

Essay Topic Examples 1. The Effectiveness of Moral Recognition Therapy in Addressing Recidivism among Offenders


This essay would explore how Moral Recognition Therapy (MRT) serves as a psychological intervention aimed at reducing recidivism among convicted offenders. The focus would be on analyzing studies and statistics that reflect the effectiveness of MRT in altering criminal thinking patterns, instilling moral values, and consequently decreasing the likelihood of reoffending. Furthermore, the essay could compare MRT with other rehabilitation methods to evaluate its unique position and effectiveness in criminal justice systems.


2. The Role of ersonal Responsibility and Moral Development in Substance Abuse Recovery through Moral Recognition Therapy


This topic would delve into how Moral Recognition Therapy facilitates recovery in individuals dealing with substance abuse by emphasizing personal responsibility and moral development. The essay would dissect the stages of MRT, with particular emphasis on how these stages encourage individuals to recognize the impact of their actions on themselves…...

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Primary Sources

Little, Gregory L., and Kenneth D. Robinson. Moral Reconation Therapy: A Systematic Step-by-Step Treatment System for Treatment Resistant Clients. Psychological Reports, vol. 57, no. 1, Aug. 1985, pp. 1183–1189.

Little, Gregory L. Moral Reconation Therapy Manual: A Systematic Treatment Strategy for Offender Populations. Eagle Wing Books, Inc., 1998.

McCuistion, Margaret L., et al. “Implementing Moral Reconation Therapy for Adult Criminal Offender Drug Treatment Court Clients.” Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, vol. 42, no. 2, 2005, pp. 35–59.

Wilkerson, Pamela G., et al. “Moral Reconation Therapy with Female Offenders: A Preliminary Investigation.” The Prison Journal, vol. 85, no. 3, Sept. 2005, pp. 339–348.

Ferguson, Yolanda, and Ken Robinson. “Moral Reconation Therapy—A Unique Community-Based Treatment That Works.” Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, vol. 25, no. 4, 1994, pp. 391-397.

So, symbolically, Bobby is forced to the ground and treated like an animal, and when he rises he, and the group, have accepted this new animalistic nature.
All, of course, except Drew. Drew is the last moral holdout among the group, arguing that the men should not bury the slain attacker and should do the right thing and go to the police. He is a voice of peace and reason, and when he eventually falls from the boat into the water (presumably shot), it signifies the final moral collapse of the group. Not long after, Ed kills the second mountain man who the group believes is stalking them. In the cases of both the mountain man and Drew, the men weigh down the bodies so they will never resurface - in the case of Drew, the action is symbolic in that it shows the men's former sense of morality will…...

Moral Worth
Present, explain, and assess the thesis that only acts done from duty have moral worth

In his Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals, Immanuel Kant addresses the issue of how people can determine the moral value of actions. His central claim is that only acts that are done out of duty can be considered to have any moral value. Implicit in this topic is the need to reconcile the intent of one's actions with the result of their actions. Kant explores exactly where morality can be located when identifying the value of one's actions. At stake in Kant's argument is whether there is in fact an a priori framework for how people should behave, and where virtue is found.

At the beginning of the Groundwork, Kant explains the notion of logic and defines the terms that he deploys to explain his governing thesis. These terms include: good will, categorical imperative, rationality,…...

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References

Kant, Immanuel. (2010). Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals. London: Cambridge University Press.

Values and Morals in the Accounting Industry
The important questions to be addressed are taken from the "…business ethics/corporate social responsibility literature, oriented towards business enterprises but also of relevance to professional bodies: whether being ethical 'pays' in financial terms; and whether formal codes are useful in promoting ethical behavior…" (Cowton, 2009, p. 177).

Accountants are charged with carrying out ethical and moral decisions in their everyday work, but judging from some of the scandals in recent years (Enron, orldCom, the Anderson Accountancy, etc.) not all accountants are up to speed with those ethical and moral decisions. This paper reviews the judgments that accountants should be making based on morality and ethical values, whether the accountant is working for a multinational corporation or for a small business with only half a dozen employees.

Accounting Students and Moral Decision-Making

Deborah Leitsch writes in the Journal of Business Ethics that auditors are being "turned into (financial)…...

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Works Cited

Brown-Liburd, Helen L., and Porco, Barbara M. (2011). It's What's Outside that Counts:

Do Extracurricular Experiences Affect the Cognitive Moral Development of Undergraduate Accounting Students? Issues in Accounting Education, 26(2), 439-454.

Cooper, Barry J., Leung, Philomena, Dellaportas, Steven, Jackling, Beverley, and Wong,

Grace. (2008). Ethics Education for Accounting Students -- a Toolkit Approach.

Values and Virtues
All of us have been sent to this world for a purpose; the invariable purpose of life on earth is doing good to each other. What defines the behavior of a person is his character and what shape the character of a person are his values and virtues. The perception of many people is that virtues and values are more or less the same things; however, in this paper we shall see how the two differ and see what the character of a person is in fact. Moreover, we shall also consider an ethical dilemma in clinical practice and see how the values and virtues are used to solve that dilemma.

Values

There are basically six pillars that form the character of the person. These six pillars are the set of ethical values that a person must in order for him to become a man of good character and lead…...

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Ethics, Virtues, and Values: Knowing What Matters Most. U.S. Department of State.

Gray, Tim. (2000). "Real Men Choose Virtues." Lay Witness Magazine.

Teen Aid Inc. "Values vs. Virtues."

The Ethics Scoreboard. (2007). "Values, Virtues and Duties: The Foundation of Ethics."

1. The Impact of Theft on School Climate and Student Well-being

Explore the psychological and emotional impact of theft on students, teachers, and administrators.
Examine the consequences of reduced trust and increased fear within the school environment.
Discuss how theft creates a distraction from learning and disrupts the sense of community.

2. The Role of Security Measures in Deterring Theft

Analyze the effectiveness of various security measures, such as surveillance cameras, access control systems, and security guards.
Discuss the cost-benefit ratio of implementing different security measures.
Explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of using technology to prevent theft.

3. The Psychological Factors....

I. Introduction
- Hook: Religion has long been a source of fascination for humanity, offering a system of beliefs and practices that often involve a higher power.
- Thesis statement: Through exploring the diverse perspectives and practices of different religions, one can gain insight into the complexities and significance of this concept.

II. Definition of Religion
- Explanation: Religion is a cultural system of beliefs, practices, and moral values that guides individuals in understanding their place in the world and their relationship to a higher power or the divine.
- Examples: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, etc.

III. The Role of Religion in Society
- Explanation: Religion....

Part I: The Duality of Human Nature

1. The Eternal Struggle: Good vs. Evil in the Human Heart
2. The Battle Within: The Psyche's Warring Sides
3. Between Light and Shadow: Exploring the Dichotomy of Human Nature
4. The Yin and Yang of Humanity: The Interplay of Virtue and Vice

Part II: The Genesis of Good and Evil

5. Nature vs. Nurture: The Origins of Moral Behavior
6. The Role of Socialization in Shaping Moral Development
7. Environmental Influences and the Impact on Goodness and Evil
8. The Influence of Biology on Moral Disposition

Part III: The Consequences of Good and Evil

9. The Power of Choice: The Impact of Moral....

## Unveiling the Dark Side Within: An Exploration of Human Nature in Lord of the Flies

1. Echoes of the Id: The Primal Darkness Exposed by Lord of the Flies

2. The Fragility of Civilization: How Lord of the Flies Unravels Societal Structures

3. The Savage Within: Exploring the Innate Cruelty Hidden in Human Nature

4. The Mask of Innocence: Unmasking the Evil That Lurks Beneath Civilization

5. The Dance of Good and Evil: The Interplay of Benevolence and Malevolence in Lord of the Flies

6. The Sociopolitical Lens on Lord of the Flies: A Reflection on Power and the Corrupting Influence of Authority

7. From Noble....