Business

I shall begin by defining the two key phrases within the assignment title.

Liberty: "Being free from captivity, imprisonment, slavery or despotic control; right of power to do as one pleases or to do something; freedom from despotic rule personified". (Oxford dictionary 2nd edition)

Prosperity: "To succeed, thrive and make successful". (Oxford dictionary 2nd edition)

Both of these words have a consequential and momentous effect over the forthcoming discussion. It is important to understand their meaning and how possible pollution laws may violate peoples rights.

Having a sense of moral obligation is part of basic human decency regardless to any laws that may or may not be imposed. Never the less it can be difficult to mediate between common sense moral duties and interests. There are several theories that establish duty-based moral standards, especially within the business environment. Balanced and applicable ethical concepts take into account the relative autonomy of...