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Full-Text Articles in Philosophy
Disease Mongering: How Sickness Sells, Vanessa C. Iroegbulem
Disease Mongering: How Sickness Sells, Vanessa C. Iroegbulem
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
“Disease mongering” is the practice of widening diagnostic boundaries of an illness and promoting their public awareness to expand the markets for treatment and to increase profits. This tactic typically used by pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment manufacturers, insurance companies, and even some doctors and patient groups, has become a great concern. Disease mongering has since increased in parallel with “medicalization,” which attempts to label normal human conditions as medical problems, thus becoming the subject of medical study, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment. This paper first seeks to examine how an increasing amount of life’s natural conditions and ailments are being seen …
Living With Moral Schizophrenia, Rachel Hecke
Living With Moral Schizophrenia, Rachel Hecke
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
A response to Michael Stocker's essay titled "The Schizophrenia of Modern Ethical Theories". When attempting to follow an ethical theory, a dilemma is created between one’s justifications for action according to their chosen moral theory such as duties and obligations, and the motivations or desires behind the action. Although this dilemma can lead to a divide in one's psyche, especially in regards to personal relationships, this schizophrenia isn't all that bad to endure.
The Reliable Revisionist, Caitlyn Schaffer
The Reliable Revisionist, Caitlyn Schaffer
Philosophy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works
The present text explores how the topic of head and heart is much more complicated than one would expect, according to Paul Henne and Walter Sinnot-Armstrong, contributors of Neuroexistentialism. “Does Neuroscience Undermine Morality” aims at figuring out the problem of which moral judgments we can trust, judgments from one’s head (revisionism) or judgments from one’s heart (conservatism). My hypothesis suggests the opposite of the authors, I believe that if you are a revisionist, your first order intuitions are reliable. After setting the framework, I make three main arguments. (A.) If you are able to self-correct then you can identify errors …
Sexual Morality And Owning Our Own Bodies, Sarah E. Foreman
Sexual Morality And Owning Our Own Bodies, Sarah E. Foreman
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
In our current age of “hook-up cultures” and premarital sex, the issue of sexual morality in our society is one that must be addressed. As the younger generations become sexually active at earlier times in their lives, we need to discuss appropriate views of sexual activity and the moral limitations of sexual acts. Conventional sexual morality will tell us that sex outside of marriage is immoral. Another sexual ethic might claim that sex without love is not morally permissible. However, in today’s changing and ever more liberal society, it is important for us to come to terms with a new …
Ethical Concerns & Misconceptions In The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Makenzie Logan
Ethical Concerns & Misconceptions In The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Makenzie Logan
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
The roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict go deep in its long and complicated history with many different arguments and opinions on each side. While one could write an entire essay on the history of the conflict alone, this essay aims to highlight the current situation concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Overall, this paper aims to address both sides of the conflict, to bring to light criticisms on each side, to examine the ethics and intentions of both sides, and to draw implications for the future of the Middle East.
The Search For Justice In A War-Filled World: Implementing The Just-War Theory, Hannah Schaefer
The Search For Justice In A War-Filled World: Implementing The Just-War Theory, Hannah Schaefer
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
This paper is about addressing conflict using ethical methods. Strategies that are highlighted include nonviolent protests and behaviors before, during, and after engaging in a war with the end goal being justice and peace.
My Water, My Rights: Ethics And Implications Of Water Privatization, Rachel Vandermyde
My Water, My Rights: Ethics And Implications Of Water Privatization, Rachel Vandermyde
Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest
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