...When analysing Virtu and Gloria in Machiavelli’s The Prince one must take into account that there is no clear definition of Virtu, despite this, one can infer its meaning due to its heavy recurrence in The Prince. Virtu is seen as such an important concept in the Prince, that the Prince himself becomes a personification of Virtu. Through Virtu we gain an understanding of Gloria. Gloria being the fundamental goal of being a Prince, obtained through ones Virtu. This is where we can begin to understand the relationship between the two. Virtu and Gloria for Machiavelli are means of understanding human nature, which are in line with Roman historians who hold the belief that man pursues worldly glory, posthumous fame, and riches, (Gloria). Resulting in the view that as a Prince you most certainly cannot trust humans – your subjects, and consequently if you act in the confines of the law, you are most likely to be destroyed, meaning the Prince must analyse a situation and decide the best way of proceeding (Virtu). Here we can see how the two are mutually exclusive, one cannot exist without the other. Virtu being the means and skills the Prince must acquire to achieve and Gloria being the end goal and consequences of those actions. Machiavelli departs...
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...behaviors Mexican cultural behaviors Tara Fisher South University 11/22/10 Mexican cultural behaviors Each culture has certain beliefs and values that have strong influences on how they live their lives. In this case study, we will review the interactions between a nurse and a male Mexican patient. Case Study In caring for Mr. J.G. a man of Mexican descent, the female nurse enters the room to give discharge instructions. She enters the room and rapidly goes down her checklist of the things that Mr. J.G. must do after discharge. The nurse has had a long day and leans over the bed table to take some stress off her back. Ten minutes later Mr. J.G. calls and asks for the nurse-in-charge and complains about the rude nurse who was just in his room. Why did the patient consider the nurse's behavior rude? How would you as a professional nurse deal with such a situation? Review of the Nurses Behavior In the Mexican culture, family, respect and modesty are important values. In this scenario, the nurse provides the patient with educational information in a hurried manner while leaning over the bedside table. It does not appear that she had built a rapport with the patient. She did not include the patient’s family nor did she take the time to find out who would be involved in Mr. J.G. home care. Modesty is a highly valued belief in Mexican culture. When the nurse leaned over the bedside table, this may be viewed as a lack of modesty and respect by the patient. ...
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...cannot be defined as euthanasia. Different types of Euthanasia are as follows: * Voluntary euthanasia: The individual who was killed had requested to be killed * Non-voluntary euthanasia: The individual who was killed made no request to be killed, and the choice for the euthanasia was either passed on to a family member, loved one or a clinical physician who has decided that euthanasia was necessary * Involuntary euthanasia: The individual who was killed had made an expressed wish to the contrary of euthanasia * Assisted suicide: The individual is provided guidance, information and the means to take his or her own life. When this is done in a hospital, it is called “physician assisted suicide” * Euthanasia by Action: The intentional action causing a person’s death, such as administering a lethal injection * Euthanasia by Omission: The individual is not provided any necessary or ordinary care such as food or water; this leads to their death of malnutrition and starvation (Gielen, Van Den Branden & Broeckaert, 2009). A common argument in connection with euthanasia is in regards to the Bible. The sixth commandment of the Bible states: “Thou shalt not kill”. The commandment does...
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...Whether one believes in God or not, a person must have a reason for his or her belief. There must be a rationale, in some form, that supports the belief or thought process which the individual has. For example, philosopher John Searle does not believe in God, arguing there is not enough available evidence about how the world works to justify such a belief. He does not believe in the supernatural either, but holds that there is, among intellectuals of the world today who have become so secularized, a sense where the existence of God or the supernatural would not matter as much as it would have a century ago. He presents a logic as to why he does not Plato, on the other hand, presents his reasoning for believing in God and/or the supernatural through Socrates discussion with a religious fanatic shortly before his trial in the "Euthyphro." Euthyphro is a young, zealously pious man determined to bring a lawsuit against his own father over the death of one of their servants. When Socrates questions the propriety of proceeding against one's father, rebukes him, asserting that the only relevant question is whether the killer has acted justly. concedes that most people will regard prosecution of one's father on behalf of a hired hand as the height of impiety, but he insists that he understands the will of the gods more plainly and precisely than most. This is the presumption that Socrates questions in the dialogue, and defeats. That same presumption that one...
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...if the particular countries government can overrule any decisions made by the companies. Other issues would include the political situation, dominant international laws and cultural issues that would influence the achievement or disappointment of the business venture. 2. What are some practical considerations of taking legal action against a foreign business partner based in another country? Some practical considerations of taking legal action against a foreign business partner based in another country include looking out for the best interest of the company your represent as well as future business ventures with the company or country you are in business with. One would also have to take into consideration economic, legal, and ethical associations. The economy of the country that you are contracted with may have ulterior motives in the business arrangement. There may be something that they are benefiting from that you are not. The legal issues may or may not coincide with the legalities of the company that you represent. To deal with that one must state clearly in the said contract where each party stands. Also the ethics of taking legal action, there are many differences in culture and religion that may or may not arise, if they do...
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...this paper we will compare the philosophies of three diverse faiths. The faiths chosen are Islam, Christian Science and Buddhism, and how they compare to Christianity. We will learn about basic beliefs, spiritual perspectives on healing, and the components of healing such as meditation, prayer and other rituals they follow. Furthermore, addressing the importance and perceptive of how to care for a patient with a different faith and cultural view. In the field of nursing we are in constant contact with patients of several different faiths. This requires an abundance of knowledge and acceptance towards multiple beliefs and religions. The philosophies of Christian Science, Buddhism and Islam compared to Christianity have significantly diverse beliefs surrounding health, illness, death and healing. From a spiritual perspective we will learn about each of these faiths. We will place focus on their beliefs on healing, meditation, rituals, prayer and their views on afterlife. We as healthcare providers need to know what is viewed with importance in their faith in order to treat the patient with respect and dignity. Buddhism is a religion based on the teaching and traditions of Siddhartha Gautama, who is also referred to as the Buddha implicating “the Awakened one”. Buddhists mimic a belief of freedom from the world (Tanaka, 1999). From the Buddhist perspective healing comes from within the body and mind. They feel that the mind is non-physical and limitless, genderless...
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...opposing economic and political ideologies and competed for international influence. The American response to Soviet actions was justified by condoning it as a necessary policy, believing it to be a counterattack, and by saying that the United States has to set an example to lead other nations of the free Western world. President Harry S. Truman discussed the...
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...purchase of a ticket, payment in advance, or reimbursement after the expense has been incurred. A prohibited source is a person or an organization that is seeking official action by, is doing business or seeking to do business with, or is regulated by the employee's agency, or has interests that may be substantially affected by performance or nonperformance of the employee's official duties. There are a few exceptions to the prohibition on gifts from outside sources. These exceptions allow an employee to accept: a gift valued at $20 or less, provided that the total value of gifts from the same person is not more than $50 in a calendar year a gift motivated solely by a family relationship or personal friendship a gift based on an employee's or his spouse's outside business or employment relationships, including a gift customarily provided by a prospective employer as part of bona fide employment discussions a gift provided in connection with certain political activities and gifts of free attendance at certain widely attended gatherings, provided that the agency has determined that attendance is in the interest of the agency. The scenario doesn’t have gift giving that falls under these exceptions. Therefore, it is unethical. 2) The party I find ethically wrong in this situation the school board. The actions of the teacher can be considered questionable. Based upon requirements, it may not be his or her responsibility to change the lesson plan. As long as personal studies aren’t...
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...Six Dimensions of Health Worksheet Part 1 For each of the following six dimensions of health, list at least one characteristic, activity, belief, or attitude that reflects that dimension in your life. Provide a brief explanation with each example. Refer to Ch. 1 in the text for explanations of these dimensions. Physical health: In regards to physical health, I am quite aware of susceptibility to certain pre-determined diseases that run in my family. Alcoholism runs in my family, and has caused extrmemely adverse side effects to those who continued to partake in drinking. Therefore, I do not drink at all, which is good for my physical and mental health. Your physical health is also determined by your body size and shape, and your physical fitness levels. Social health: I believe that social health is not comparable from one individual to the next. I personally do not ever go out, rarely socialize, immensely dislike crowds or ever large groups of people, but feel socially healthy. I can carry on a conversation with anyone, at any point in time, regarding almost anything, but just prefer to be either by myself, my children or with my fiancée. Although social health is defined as the ability to adapt easily to social situations, and good interactions with others, I believe everyone is different in what are enough social interactions for themselves. Intellectual health: I believe my intellectual health is quite well established and healthy. Part of this is due...
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...Values Cardinal Stritch University ASB-219 Bradley Houston February 21, 2012 How does one determine if the organization known as the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) either defies or embodies the Franciscan values Cardinal Stritch has in place for its students? In order to answer this question we must break down the KKK’s history and compare it to the values of the Franciscan tradition. The Ku Klux Klan is a movement that has been very controversial since the Civil War. The Klan as they call themselves was created as a result of the occupation of Federal troops in the South. The KKK’s purpose at the time was to provide the people of the south with the leadership to bring back the values of Western Civilization that was taken from them. In the 1920’s the Klan had its most popular era. At this time the KKK was the most active politically then it has ever been in history. The people who believed in movement came together against the advancement of African Americans, Jews, and other minorities. The KKK members were very violent and used harsh actions to get their point across, but their actions were supported by their strong belief in their religion and the culture in which they were brought up in. The Klan did as it believed, they did what they thought was right and for their time period and acted in the way their culture brought them up to act. The name Ku Klux Klan comes from the Greek word kuklos, meaning circle. The oldest symbol of unity is a circle...
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...him-self, a philosopher, and finds fulfillment out of the process rather than the outcome “…for the unexamined life is not worth living for men…” (Morgan 2005, 60) Socrates should be found guilty as his intentions to continue to practice the life of a philosopher may not have been morally wrong, his methods however unlawful during Athenian times. Socrates was not a member of a modern day society where innovative thought was encouraged, and freedom of speech tolerated. He chose to be a member of Athenian society therefore needed to conform to the requirements set out by the city. Suggesting other God’s and questioning the Gods of the city do not meet the requirements of the city. He ultimately does corrupt the young through speaking his beliefs in public forums, and captivating the youth during these discussions. Furthermore he does threaten democratic Athens as he challenges their political system by questioning it and encouraging others to do the same. The charges are not of what is just or unjust but rather did Socrates corrupt the...
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...us to not only believe in right and wrong, but to live it through our actions. As references in Leviticus 19:35, “Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight or quantity,” we learn the great importance God places in being faithful and honest. These concepts directly relate to the fields of accounting and finance as witnessed through professional associations, ethical decision-making, and numerous biblical teachings. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) was established as a professional organization to assist members with their role and responsibilities as accountants. More specifically, the foundation of their profession is built upon a Model Code of Professional Conduct guiding members in the basic belief and framework of ethical conduct. These guiding principles call for an “unswerving...
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...effort to 'fit in' they would most certainly be better equipped to make rational decisions to avoid sexual assault. One of the recurring messages within the article is ways in which women can prevent alcohol-facilitated assaults such as a reduction in alcohol consumption. Unfortunately there is a belief that telling a woman she cannot drink to match the drinking of a male counterpart can be misconstrued to seem sexist. Physically and biologically men and women are as different as the sun and the moon; it's safe to say drinking too much whether at a friend’s place, campus, or any other type of social gathering for young men and women. In the article, Yoffe contends that one of the ways alcohol consumption in college can be curbed is lowering the drinking age from 21 years (Yoffe, 2013). I firmly believe this would be one of the first steps towards reducing the occurrence of sexual assault in campuses. The idea of binge drinking is a tradition that affects all concerned, men and women, hopefully further investigation and literature into lowering the drinking age can be produced and made available to colleges and universities worldwide. The occurrence of rape in campuses usually coincides with alcoholism amongst students. Pointing out that women should reduce their drinking habits is not victim shaming as has been implied many...
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...Problem Solving and Judgment Selina Appel, Denise Locke, Christina Stamatien, and Amber Hamilton PSY 640 May 12, 2014 Dr. Brian Newbury Problem Solving and Judgment What is problem solving? Problem solving is a complex mental process that includes identifying, analyzing, discovering and solving problems. “Problem solving is described in terms of searching a problem space, which consists of various states of the problem” (Anderson, 2009, p. 212). Often times, problems can be difficult, and decisions can be challenging. Most problem solving issues require a lot of thought, emotion, and research in order to come up with a conclusion. The main goal in problem solving is to hinder and conquer obstacles and find the best solution to resolving the issues. Individuals use different strategies for problem solving in everyday life, whether at home, at work, or just in general. This paper will illustrate bullying in the workplace, and how to strategize. This paper will also demonstrate problem solving in the workplace, methods to problem solving, judgments in problem solving, and an implemented plan. Methods to Problem Solve Bullying in the workplace is a psychological harassment that impacts the mental health of individuals’ wellbeing. Bullying can lead to employee stress and it targets the physical and mental health of the individual (Namie & Namie, 2013). Bullying in the workplace is not acceptable behavior and there are ways to identify or deal with bullying. Mangers...
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...Final Essay Nicholas Barnby COM/155 December 8th, 2012 Final Essay Politicians and religious leaders often use messages of fear to convince their supporters that their stances and beliefs are faultless. Throughout history there have been people within positions of power using a specific way to voice their ideals to the masses so that the public can believe in their cause. There are a number of different tools that these people have that can coerce the population in to following the individuals in these seats of power. Usually, the person in power can be a very charming person and has no issues with speaking in a public forum. Natural public speakers can very easily slide into these positions with ease. Over time, the two main seats of power are found within a political and religious setting. At times, the two different factions have combined, making the position of power much more controlling than ever before. With the use of manipulation through fear, political and religious leaders have been able to use this particular method. This way of control is nowhere near a new tactic. In the beginning of life, there is always the aggressor within a group of living organisms. The human race has evolved over time, but there are some, almost instinctual tick that keeps them breaking down into an alpha mentality. The control over the pack using violence or oppression is nothing more than control through fear. Bullying is an example of control through fear that is used within...
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