Browsing OU - Dissertations by Author "Sankowski, Edward,"
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The adjudication of utilitarianism and rights in the sphere of health care.
Moore, Harry L. (1998)Such a commingling of theoretical elements, under the claim of being utilitarian, may seem ambiguous, however, it is my contention that such inclusions only serve to enhance the plausible nature of this sphere-specific ... -
Art, autonomy, and community.
Mizell, Karen Lee. (1997)This dissertation represents an investigation of the interlock between art and autonomy beginning with a general discussion about the uses of the terms, 'art' and 'autonomy'. I investigate various contemporary views about ... -
Civic education and self-knowledge in higher education.
Fogel, Dara. (2006)In this age of multiculturalism, global travel and terrorism, it is vital that citizens be inculcated with the fundamental values of democracy (equality, liberty and self-government) and equipped with the cognitive skills ... -
An ethical study of genetic intervention based on Rawlsian justice and on Buddhism.
Yao, Fuchuan. (2006)The primary purpose of my dissertation is to discuss the moral distinction between genetics based medical therapy and enhancement, using a combination of ethical ideas derived from Rawlsian justice and from Buddhism. -
Horizons of the self: An essay in the socio-semiological and psychological boundaries of practical autonomy.
Duncan, John L. (1998)The practice of personal autonomy is a dynamic event that consists of a vital interplay between the self, socio-cultural reality, meaning, and being epistemically responsible. Autonomy is not static, something that we ... -
Political principles and Indian sovereignty.
Hester, Thurman Lee, Jr. (1999)Political Principles and Indian Sovereignty starts by examining the connection between the well being of Indian people and the sovereignty of Indian Nations. External "locus of control" turns up consistently as a potential ...