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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy gives a general introduction to the field of philosophical ethics. Divines moral philosophy into three main topics: metaethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics, including links...
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National Human Genome Research Institute

Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Research Program

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This is the official division for researching the implications of the Human Genome Project. Find out about topics being discussed involving the ethics of the program, how it is socially accepted, and what sort of legislature is involved...
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Boston University

Elite Sports Some Ethical Considerations

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses some of the ethical implications and problems in elite sports as it relates to human performance. The site also provides information on elite sports and the idea of progress, the individual and the system, and common...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Virtue Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent, clearly written introduction to "virtue theories" of morality. Reviews the archetypical theories of Aristotle and Aquinas before turning to contemporary versions. Presents one possible philosophical critique of virtue theory...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Just War Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
Article summarizes the history of "just war" theory in Aquinas and his successors; then takes up two subcategories within the theory: the rules that govern the justice of war, and the rules that govern fair conduct in war. Clearly...

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