Monthly Archives: May 2018
Why Values Hinder Pareto Efficieny Calculations
Posted on May 26, 2018
When the idea that hockey players should be wearing helmets first came out, many thought it was a good idea and said that they would endorse it while at the same time refusing to wear one themselves because others were not. This assignment looks at some of the conditions under which it may be rational […]
Right to be Forgotten
Posted on May 11, 2018
Hello Ethics Nutters, As I subscribe to the The American Journal of Bioethics I saw this fascinating podcast on the right to be forgotten in the digital age. Link below: https://www.everydayethics.org/podcasts/2018/5/9/right-to-be-forgotten What some see as an issue others may not. Seems like a lot stems from matters of opinion. Go through it and you’ll know where […]
John Stuart Mill – Why be Moral?
Posted on May 10, 2018
It is not enough for moral theories to simply explain how things should be and then just leave it at that, there needs to be some reason for people to follow a moral theory. In other words, there needs to be some form of consequences inherent to that theory so that there is a reason […]
Art Caplan on Trump’s Doctor
Posted on May 5, 2018
Hello Ethics Nutters, An interesting interview with Art Caplan on the most recent Trump scandal involving his former Doctor. Interesting to hear what he has to say. Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBJuFFo3hKw&t=216s&index=1&list=FLSrpD4fhC5a9QMxo3hP9lXg Andrew
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