Notes, abstracts, papers, exams and problems of Philosophy and ethics

A charitable trust is a trust for a specific purpose, where there is no beneficiary.

The purpose of a charitable trust must be 'charitable' according to the Charities Act 2011 and must be for the public benefit.

Fiscal Advantages/Benefits

• Exempt from Inheritance Tax
• Exempt from tax on investments
• Exempt from income tax
• Gift Aid (reclaim the basic rate of tax on gifts)

Charitable Status - Poverty

Poverty is defined in the case of RE COULTHURST as the condition of having less than what is considered normal in terms of food and clothing.

In the case of RE SAUNDERS TRUST, a gift left for the working classes and their families was deemed invalid because being working class does not necessarily mean being poor. If it had followed the precedent set by RE YOUNG... Continue reading "How Does a Charitable Trust Work?" »

Premise: There is an invisible "only" in front of the words "Black Lives Matter"

Critique: There is a difference between focus and exclusion. If something matters, this does not imply that something else does. If I say "Law Students Matter," it does not imply that my colleagues, friends, and family do not. Here is something else that matters: context. The Black Lives Matter movement arose in a context of evidence that they don't. When people are receiving messages from the culture in which they live that their lives are less important than other lives, it is a cruel distortion of reality to scold them for not being inclusive enough.

1. Double Salary?

Justify: 'Accept the offer'

• In USA business is governed by law and contract. There is apparently no relevant non-compete (stand-down) clause in her current contract.
• She should show them the new offer and ask them to pay her more than the new offer, or perhaps to match it. They had evidently been underpaying her.
• Point out that the other company evidently has found a way of making better use of her skills in order to serve the market or customer 'needs', that is, 'to drive forward the industry of mankind' for the common good; so she arguably has a moral obligation to accept it and move into that position

2. Wendy's Ads

Justify: Continue to advertise

• Our tests validate our claim and our ads refer to our tests only. It obviously depends

Moksha: Liberation

- Moksha is the end of the death and rebirth cycle and is classed as the fourth and ultimate artha (goal). It is achieved by overcoming ignorance and desires.

Jivas: Individual Souls

- Jivas are individual souls that come from water (chaos, universe) then illumination (order, liberation) then reincarnate.

- They are bound by maya, which hides their true self, which is characterized by eternal existence, consciousness, and bliss. There are an infinite number of jivas.

Mahayana: The Big Raft/ Karuna (Compassion)

- It literally means "Great Vehicle" and teaches universal salvation with emphasis on social concerns.

Bhagavad: Hindu Text

- Became an important work of Hindu tradition in terms of both literature and philosophy.

Tanha: Life

What is whistleblower protection?

All employees are encouraged to speak up, seek guidance, and raise issues related to business ethics or compliance, without fear of retaliation.

What is described by the term glass ceiling?

Glass ceiling is an intangible barrier that prevents women and minorities from being promoted to top jobs in management.

What is the rationale for building a leadership pipeline?

Succession planning is a process to ensure that qualified people are in place to take over key management positions once they become vacant. The goal is to help ensure a smooth transition and operational efficiency by creating a leadership pipeline.

Identify three types of selection tests.

• Reliable and accurate means of selecting qualified candidates
• Cost

Enhances friendship,Provides conflict Resolution,Encourages problem solving solutions,Offers understanding,Makes children more sensitive to one another, Explores feelings,It is fun! 

As part of managing Classes of children positively suggests considering the seven “R’s”: Relationships,Rules,Routines,Rights,Responsibilities, Respect And Rewards. To guarantee an Appropriate attention We should get as much information as possible about our students, so that we could Give an individual response to each of them, but we have to take into account That all of them are willing some sort of reward toencourage theirlearningprocess. Rewarding resources we may use to lead children Towards a positive attitude Singing A rewarding song, Stickers/stamps

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Metaphysics-the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space.

Epistemology-the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope.Distinguishes justified belief from opinion.

Ethics-The field of ethics (or moral philosophy) involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior.

Thales-known as the father of western philosophy, famous story about his having once fallen into a cistern because he was looking up at the heavens

Anaximander-believed that nature or the world came to be our of the struggle of fundamental oppositions(like hot and cold and light and dark) cyclid... Continue reading "Human relation theory was an improvement scientific management theory of organigation" »