... against terrorism", where the adversary wears no uniform and hides among the civilian population, information can matter even more. But does that mean that torture can sometimes be justified to extract information in such extreme situations? Using the utilitarianism theory, torture can be and is morally justified in some extreme cases ... an ethical doctrine that virtue is based on utility (Utility is defined in various ways, including as pleasure, economic well-being and the lack of suffering) and that conduct should be directed toward promoting the greatest happiness of the greatest num...

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... profit. A fictitious example of this would be for a cinema complex to intentionally sell a number of tickets to a movie screening that exceeds the available number of seats in that screening and then offer disgruntled customers a ticket to another less popular movie that may not be selling too well. This example is, to some degree, similar to the utilitarianism theory developed by Bentham ... to watch a less popular movie so it is evident that the greatest number were afforded the greatest happiness. Whilst pondering the definition of "evil" we must also consider the theory of ethical r...

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... dilemma, (d) generate potential courses of action, (e) consider the potential consequences of all options and then choose a course of action, (f) evaluate the course of action, and (g) implement the course of action. An examination of the narrative under each of the steps just listed yields the conclusion that with this model no cultural variables are included in the analysis of a dilemma. The assumption may be that ... model contains several advantages as described earlier, it is still limited in its analysis of cultural variables that might play a role in the process of ethical decision...

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... dilemma, (d) generate potential courses of action, (e) consider the potential consequences of all options and then choose a course of action, (f) evaluate the course of action, and (g) implement the course of action. An examination of the narrative under each of the steps just listed yields the conclusion that with this model no cultural variables are included in the analysis of a dilemma. The assumption may be that ... model contains several advantages as described earlier, it is still limited in its analysis of cultural variables that might play a role in the process of ethical decision...

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... deciding on the best course of actions after considering the many options, implementing the course of action and undertaking a follow up to gauge the performance and making necessary adjustments is then done. The whole process of decision-making should be documented for future reference (Corey, Corey, & Callan, 2003). Counseling Ethics The counseling code of ethics ensures that counselors do ... practices by challenging the practices. The counseling should be undertaken professionally and the counselors should uphold integrity and respect when dealing with others especially the clients ...

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