Comments for Ethically Yours http://blog.xphisolutions.com Military and Medical Ethics, Broadly Construed Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:00:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on TED: Damon Horowitz: Philosophy in Prison by The Operational Philosopher http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2011/12/01/ted-damon-horowitz-philosophy-in-prison/comment-page-1/#comment-62 The Operational Philosopher Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:00:44 +0000 http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2011/12/01/ted-damon-horowitz-philosophy-in-prison/#comment-62 I should check this thing more often. :) I'd also like to see more of his work. I should check this thing more often. :) I’d also like to see more of his work.

]]> Comment on TED: Damon Horowitz: Philosophy in Prison by Matteson http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2011/12/01/ted-damon-horowitz-philosophy-in-prison/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Matteson Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:42:29 +0000 http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2011/12/01/ted-damon-horowitz-philosophy-in-prison/#comment-61 Wow. I want more of that guy. Wow. I want more of that guy.

]]> Comment on Mill, the Tyranny of the Majority and the Harm Principle by Kevin http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2011/07/01/mill-the-tyranny-of-the-majority-and-the-harm-principle/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Kevin Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:52:45 +0000 http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2011/07/01/mill-the-tyranny-of-the-majority-and-the-harm-principle/#comment-51 M, Thank you for visiting and saying those kind words about the class. I too feel that Mill's stance on liberty and freedom (or individualism) is missed in the present. --Kevin M,

Thank you for visiting and saying those kind words about the class. I too feel that Mill’s stance on liberty and freedom (or individualism) is missed in the present.

–Kevin

]]> Comment on Mill, the Tyranny of the Majority and the Harm Principle by Magdalene Martinez http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2011/07/01/mill-the-tyranny-of-the-majority-and-the-harm-principle/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Magdalene Martinez Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:53:35 +0000 http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2011/07/01/mill-the-tyranny-of-the-majority-and-the-harm-principle/#comment-48 I have never been as enthusiastic about learning about ethics before in my life, until I started taking your class. I am intrigued by Mills' point of view and wholehearted believe that his stance on individualism is sorely missed in present times. His writings seem to open my mind to the reality of the life that we live, and the threats that loom over our individuality even in a seemingly pro-freedom world. I have never been as enthusiastic about learning about ethics before in my life, until I started taking your class. I am intrigued by Mills’ point of view and wholehearted believe that his stance on individualism is sorely missed in present times. His writings seem to open my mind to the reality of the life that we live, and the threats that loom over our individuality even in a seemingly pro-freedom world.

]]> Comment on Aristotle, Friendship, and Akrasia by The Operational Philosopher http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2011/05/20/aristotle-friendship-and-akrasia/comment-page-1/#comment-25 The Operational Philosopher Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:39:49 +0000 http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2011/05/20/aristotle-friendship-and-akrasia/#comment-25 Hi Laurie, Thanks for visiting and commenting! It may be "only" a 100 level course, but my students are heading to the stars. --Kevin Hi Laurie,

Thanks for visiting and commenting! It may be “only” a 100 level course, but my students are heading to the stars.

–Kevin

]]> Comment on Aristotle, Friendship, and Akrasia by Laurie Crist http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2011/05/20/aristotle-friendship-and-akrasia/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Laurie Crist Mon, 23 May 2011 17:44:35 +0000 http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2011/05/20/aristotle-friendship-and-akrasia/#comment-22 "Has anyone suggested that the virtuous person would refuse to make such a promise as in this case. That is, it might be wrong for the sister to make a promise she may have to break due to friendship and the duty to try to prevent harm." While no one said this per se, it could be implied in that the sister was adamant that she would tell if the brother refused to tell the gf. Why make a promise to keep silent if you intended to break that silence? i don't believe it needed to be said outright to be clear that this was not the case. You think too hard, Kevin! Btw, you DO know your class is only a level 100, right? ;-) “Has anyone suggested that the virtuous person would refuse to make such a promise as in this case. That is, it might be wrong for the sister to make a promise she may have to break due to friendship and the duty to try to prevent harm.”

While no one said this per se, it could be implied in that the sister was adamant that she would tell if the brother refused to tell the gf. Why make a promise to keep silent if you intended to break that silence? i don’t believe it needed to be said outright to be clear that this was not the case.

You think too hard, Kevin!

Btw, you DO know your class is only a level 100, right? ;-)

]]> Comment on How to Read a Book by Mike Matteson http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2010/11/21/how-to-read-a-book/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Mike Matteson Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:47:56 +0000 http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2010/11/21/how-to-read-a-book/#comment-12 These are great bits of advice. I tell my students the same things when I start to teach them how to read a philosophy book. We read William James' "The moral equivalent to war" at the beginning of the semester and they were shocked when I asked them what James says the moral equivalent was. The man spends pages identifying this concept and why it is important, but my freshmen were befuddled. Of course, I think back to how I read when I was a new college student and I'm pretty sure that no one ever gave me the sort of advice that you give above. Probably too many of us assume that everyone knows how to read for comprehension instead of teaching it. These are great bits of advice. I tell my students the same things when I start to teach them how to read a philosophy book. We read William James’ “The moral equivalent to war” at the beginning of the semester and they were shocked when I asked them what James says the moral equivalent was. The man spends pages identifying this concept and why it is important, but my freshmen were befuddled.

Of course, I think back to how I read when I was a new college student and I’m pretty sure that no one ever gave me the sort of advice that you give above. Probably too many of us assume that everyone knows how to read for comprehension instead of teaching it.

]]> Comment on Just Wars, #1 by The Operational Philosopher http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2010/07/23/just-wars-1/comment-page-1/#comment-10 The Operational Philosopher Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:28:12 +0000 http://blog.xphisolutions.com/?p=64#comment-10 Thanks for the encouragement Laura! Thanks for the encouragement Laura!

]]> Comment on Just Wars, #1 by Laura http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2010/07/23/just-wars-1/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Laura Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:11:02 +0000 http://blog.xphisolutions.com/?p=64#comment-9 That is a really nice assortment of quotes. Thanks for sharing. I really appreciate all the thought and work that goes into your blog. It is a wonderful project! That is a really nice assortment of quotes. Thanks for sharing. I really appreciate all the thought and work that goes into your blog. It is a wonderful project!

]]> Comment on Variable Rate Billing, Part 1. by krista http://blog.xphisolutions.com/2010/05/04/variable-rate-billing-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-8 krista Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:25:51 +0000 http://blog.xphisolutions.com/?p=33#comment-8 you are right, this is not only COMMON practice it is ACCEPTED practice. what happens is this (at least in my experience as a health care provider).....the doctor (or any other professional) is allowed to charge whatever they see fit for each of their procedures. Notice I say charge. then IF I do not have insurance I am expected to pay IN FULL that charge out of my pocket. unless I make other arrangements which means they will "write off" my charges as charity. IF I have insurance I am expected to pay my co-pay out of my pocket, plus any extra that my insurance company wont pay. sounds reasonable right? if I have money I should pay for my care, and if I am indigent and have no money then they should treat me b/c I am a human and still deserve the best care, right? OK....so, IF I am in a 'BAD' accident....go to the ER via ambulance and have "the battery of tests that the doctor says I must have for them to treat me" and get a bill of $100,000. IF I do NOT have insurance, and state that there is just no way I can pay for the care, but thank you for it anyway; the hospital/doctors by law can not take my house/car/etc ....they must write off my "care" as charity. BUT IF I do have insurance I will pay the first $2000 out of my pocket (I mean reallly they did save my life that is worth something) the insurance will pay for the rest ($98000) of it. still sound reasonable right....???? ok, what every doctor/hospital/caregiver in the nation knows is this....they just 'lost'$100,000 on the charity case. they had 2 people in the ER, they both COST them $100,000 ($200,000) total and they only re cupped$100,000. how are they going to pay for the other? by next time CHARGING double to each.....the actual cost remains the same, just the charges are increased. (I want to make more profit? I sell you my .10 apple for .20, but if someone steals 1 apple as you are buying your apple then I need to sell you the .10 apple for .40 ). our laws state as long as everyone is "charged" the same, the docs/hospitals can accept any actual amount of reimbursement at their discretion. (thus the signs in every doctor office: IF you are unable to pay the anticipated charges of your visit today, please make arrangements prior to your visit) you are right, this is not only COMMON practice it is ACCEPTED practice. what happens is this (at least in my experience as a health care provider)…..the doctor (or any other professional) is allowed to charge whatever they see fit for each of their procedures. Notice I say charge. then IF I do not have insurance I am expected to pay IN FULL that charge out of my pocket. unless I make other arrangements which means they will “write off” my charges as charity. IF I have insurance I am expected to pay my co-pay out of my pocket, plus any extra that my insurance company wont pay. sounds reasonable right? if I have money I should pay for my care, and if I am indigent and have no money then they should treat me b/c I am a human and still deserve the best care, right? OK….so, IF I am in a ‘BAD’ accident….go to the ER via ambulance and have “the battery of tests that the doctor says I must have for them to treat me” and get a bill of $100,000. IF I do NOT have insurance, and state that there is just no way I can pay for the care, but thank you for it anyway; the hospital/doctors by law can not take my house/car/etc ….they must write off my “care” as charity. BUT IF I do have insurance I will pay the first $2000 out of my pocket (I mean reallly they did save my life that is worth something) the insurance will pay for the rest ($98000) of it. still sound reasonable right….???? ok, what every doctor/hospital/caregiver in the nation knows is this….they just ‘lost’$100,000 on the charity case. they had 2 people in the ER, they both COST them $100,000 ($200,000) total and they only re cupped$100,000. how are they going to pay for the other? by next time CHARGING double to each…..the actual cost remains the same, just the charges are increased. (I want to make more profit? I sell you my .10 apple for .20, but if someone steals 1 apple as you are buying your apple then I need to sell you the .10 apple for .40 ). our laws state as long as everyone is “charged” the same, the docs/hospitals can accept any actual amount of reimbursement at their discretion. (thus the signs in every doctor office: IF you are unable to pay the anticipated charges of your visit today, please make arrangements prior to your visit)

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