Dworkin Analysis Dworkin is aiming at explaining how simply because a rule of recognition is implemented, laws and fellowship will not be a natural byproduct. ... Because there is no universal rule of recognition and because all rules of recognition are ultimate, they possess no intrinsic power or legal significance- these properties stem from it only after acceptance. ... Dworkin means in a theoretical sense that rules of recognition provide legal obligation but in a practical sense they may not. ...

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This supreme authority is independent of the authority of the other legal systems So, the GENERAL rules, STANDING quality and HABITS are non legal notions but they are still able to build the theory of law as per Austin. ... So the legal facts are determined by social facts alone with no relevance of moral facts. ... It equates legal authority with physical power to demand disobedience. Merits: Easy to explain- Analysis of law in non legal terms which shows how legal concepts can be analysed with more basic notions. ... Natural law provides a criteria for deriving and evaluating laws in a le...

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The ethical dilemma in this case scenario is that the six year old is considered a minor and therefore legally the physician must obtain consent from the legal guardian. ... The six step process is a formalized, organized approach allowing for reflection and analysis of morality of the situation (Purtilo & Doherty, 2011). ... Also, identifying the legal implications regarding the situation. Even though the mother is non-biological, she is still the legal custodian of the child and therefore has equal right in the decision making process as the father. ... Legally, consent is only needed from o...

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Analysis: Explain what "Mill means, in the context of Utilitarian theory. ... The external sanctions are attached to legal rules and to informal social rules which embody the conventional morality of the society. ... Legal penalties and social disapprobation are external sanctions, whereas guilt feelings, or the reproaches of one's conscience, internal sanctions. ...

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Members of the crisis team met with AOI's outside legal counsel. ... This would more than likely bring on legal implications toward Ashland. ... Ashland's legal staff was concerned that whatever Hall said in the press conference would have legal if not criminal repercussions. Legal Analysis It's significant to say that there are legal issues from both a "rules-, and a "regulatory- standpoint that will surface from the Ashland Oil Spill of 1988 in Floreffe PA. ... The first legal issue I would like to address is the violation Clean Water Act by AOI. ...

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Insider trading, a notion usually coupled with thoughts of illegal behavior, in reality involves both legal and illegal activities. The legal portion involves corporate insiders; i.e. directors, officers, and employees, who buy and sell stock in their own companies. ... The boundaries of what constitutes legal and illegal insider trading are somewhat ambiguous, the gray area becomes clearer as time goes on and more cases are brought to the surface; each of these cases unique and different, helping to further clarify the differences. ... This budding inconsiderate and arrogant attitude towar...

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One has not only a legal but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. ... "Just as Socrates felt that it was necessary to create a tension in the mind so that individuals could rise from the bondage of myths and half-truths to the unfettered realm of creative analysis and objective appraisal, so must we see the need for nonviolent gadflies to create the kind of tension in society that will help men rise from the dark depths of prejudice and racism to the majestic heights of understanding and brotherhood." ...

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This brings us to the debate about the legal age for buying cigarettes and whether distributors are following these laws. 5. ... A socially responsible business is impacted greatly by how the business uses human resources, the extent of community involvement, the environmental impact of the business, and an analysis of the product or service. ...

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An ethical decision does not need to be addressed if the issue at hand is a legal problem. ... Some examples of ethical resources are: moral models such as Mother Teresa, ethically informed sources such as legal precedents and religious traditions, and personal judgments such as an ethics committee or ombudsman. ...

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From a legal and ethical standpoint, both the testers and the writers of the reports were merely acting as agents on direct orders from a superior. ... From a business law perspective this is the ideal case since a corporation is defined as being a separate legal entity. ... Yet, since there are ethical issues of dishonesty and secrecy involved, National Semiconductor should have conducted a thorough analysis of their employees as well as their own practices. ...

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The Utopia States is a simply enhanced United States of America. The Utopia States is a utopia in which all Americans want to be a part of and live freely in with no racism and free of stereotypes. In this utopia, the government will be ruled by a democracy. This utopia does not tax people. No lifes...

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Many ethicists consider emerging ethical beliefs to be "state of the art" legal matters, i.e., what becomes an ethical guideline today is often translated to a law, regulation or rule tomorrow. ... The most frequent forms of business ethics literature today typically include: a) philosophical, which requires extensive orientation and analysis; b) anthologies, which require much time, review and integration; c) case studies, which require numerous cases, and much time and analyses to synthesize; and d) focus on social responsibility, which includes many examples of good and bad actions taken by...

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Metaethics is a theoretical study centered on the analysis and meaning of the terms and language that may be used. ... Overridingness deals with the moral principles that take precedence over other kinds of considerations that include aesthetic, prudential and legal ones. ...

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Metaethics is a theoretical study centered on the analysis and meaning of the terms and language that may be used. ... Overridingness deals with the moral principles that take precedence over other kinds of considerations that include aesthetic, prudential and legal ones. ...

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He thinks in terms of interest defined as power, as the economist thinks in terms of interest defined as wealth; the lawyer, of the conformity of action with legal rules; the moralist, of the conformity of action with moral principles. ...

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