Question

Opioid addiction continues to be a cause for national and global concern. Each year, hundreds of thousands wind up in the black market to be sold illegally. Using one of the moral theories from this course to bolster support for your view, do your best to attempt to definitely answer whether or not pharmaceutical companies have any moral responsibility to ensure their products are not consumed illegitimately (i.e., illegally or in an abusive manner).

Answer 1

Using deontological ethics, pharmaceutical companies have a moral responsibility to prevent harm caused by opioid misuse and addiction, justifying measures to control and educate on the potential dangers of their products in the context of the opioid epidemic.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question revolves around the moral responsibility of pharmaceutical companies in the context of the opioid crisis. Emphasizing that opioids, such as OxyContin and Vicodin, which are medically prescribed for pain, can lead to addiction, misuse, and eventually to illegal consumption, we must consider the ethical obligations of the manufacturers of these drugs. Utilizing deontological ethics, one moral theory taught in this course, we argue that pharmaceutical companies have a duty to promote the good while preventing harm. Principles derived from this theory suggest that if a company's product is causing harm, then it has a responsibility to mitigate that harm even if the product is being misused by others.

The opioid epidemic is a complex issue involving over-prescriptions, the transition from legal drugs to illegal substances like heroin and fentanyl, and the rise in overdose deaths. Despite efforts from the FDA and increased awareness, the balance between managing pain and preventing addiction remains difficult. However, moral theories suggest that pharmaceutical companies should invest in preventive measures, education, and research to combat misuse and addiction related to their products.

Answer 2

The protagonists were Lian Po and Lin Xiangru of Zhao during the Warring States Period. Lian Po and Lin Xiangru were both humerus ministers of the state of Zhao, but Lian Po was proud of himself, because he did not like Lin Xiangru's position above his own and made rude remarks, but Lin Xiangru did not care about the overall situation of the state. Later, Lian Po also realized his mistake and went to apologize to Lin Xiangru on his back. Lin Xiangru was given the title of Shangqing, ranking above Lian Po, for his meritorious service in "returning a perfect piece to Zhao". Lian Po was unconvinced and threatened to humiliate Lin Xiangru to his face. When Lin Xiangru learned this, he tried to avoid and tolerate, and did not conflict with Lian Po. Lin Xiangru's visitors thought he was afraid of Lian Po, but Lin Xiangru said, "Qin dared not invade our state of Zhao because of General Lian and I. By tolerating and giving way to General Lian, I put the country's danger in front and my personal hatred behind." When this word reached Lian Po's ears, Lian Po was very moved, so he went to Lin Xiangru's house bare-chested and wearing a rod of straw. He said to Shang Xiangru with shame: "I am really a fool, I never thought you could be so magnanimous!" Two people finally become sworn friends. The meaning is to carry Jing Tiao to the other party to apologize. To make amends to someone. It is from the Biography of Lian Po Lin Xiangru. Repent, blame oneself, bare flesh; The antonyms are impenitence, stubbornness, and guilt.