Sentence examples for ethical independence from inspiring English sources

Freedom of religion should flow not from a respect for belief in God but from the right to ethical independence.

We should "consider instead applying, to the traditional subject matter of that supposed right, the more general right to ethical independence".

By "ethical independence" Dworkin means the individual's independence to decide for himself or herself how to acknowledge the "felt conviction that the universe really does embody a sublime beauty".

That edifice is to be built on the foundation of rights — of ethical independence and equal concern — and one of the rights it proclaims is the right to religious worship.

Denying a private claim in that sense of "private" does not involve denying "the more general right to ethical independence" which continues to be enjoyed by those who are prevented from ingesting peyote or entering into plural marriages.

Asserting that, because their extreme economic independence from the rest of society leads to a de facto ethical independence, "the rich don't have the same political interests as the rest of us", the author concludes that "no-one can be both a member of our democratic society and rich".

The information and consent form, as well as the MAST survey instrument, were reviewed by Ethical and Independent Review Services (Independence, MO), which granted an exemption under (45 CFR 46.101 [2]) and certified the exemption status of the MAST Study (#16106 01) on 31 August 2016.

He said the focus of the investigation was "not on our technical competence" but "the matter of ethical conduct and independence is equally of critical importance in ensuring the quality of our work".

(The clinic assisted with access to patients for our social science study, but we followed previous patterns of collaboration in ensuring full ethical and analytical independence from the clinical team).

In a statement, Credit Suisse First Boston said it was dedicated to upholding the highest standards for research independence and ethical behavior and would cooperate fully with any examination by Mr. Spitzer.

Marilyn B. Tavenner, acting administrator of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, praised Mr. Foster for "his adherence to the highest levels of professional independence and ethical conduct".