personal ethics development paper
PERSONAL ETHICS DEVELOPMENT
PHL/323
DECEMEBER 2, 2013
SARA SUMMER
PERSONAL ETHICS DEVELOPMENT
What comes to mind when one thinks of ethics? Most people will say that ethics is a system of moral values. Ethics can be instilled or taught by one’s parents. Ethics is a topic that is considered to be complicated and not easily defined. Per the dictionary, ethics is defined as a system of moral principles; the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc; moral principles, as of an individual. Some may say that your ethical system may change as one grow older and come into contact with different people of various cultures.
While growing up, we have been taught what to do and what not do. We are taught on beliefs, ethics, morals, values, and to respect others. Different countries have different cultures, ethics, religions, and beliefs. Everyone believes that his or her ethic, belief, religion, and value are the only one that existed and others should follow. Most of the people still do not know who is right, who is wrong, and who to follow. Throughout this essay, I will discuss “the developmental aspect of my ethics.” Define “my underlying ethical system, its primary principles, and the sources that helped shape my ethics.” Additionally I will also discuss the ethical key terms found on University of Phoenix located on the student web site. I will also discuss on my ethics used in the workplace and how ethics plays the key role of an organization.
My ethic beliefs were influenced mainly by Christianity. The primary principle of Christianity is the Ten Commandments. According to Religious Ethical Beliefs, “The 10 Commandments are Divine Command ethics. In other words they derive from laws set down by God. They are also meant to be objective and universal. Ethics from Jesus’ teachings are similar to the 10 Commandments in that they teach obedience to God but they also stress virtues
PHL/323
DECEMEBER 2, 2013
SARA SUMMER
PERSONAL ETHICS DEVELOPMENT
What comes to mind when one thinks of ethics? Most people will say that ethics is a system of moral values. Ethics can be instilled or taught by one’s parents. Ethics is a topic that is considered to be complicated and not easily defined. Per the dictionary, ethics is defined as a system of moral principles; the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc; moral principles, as of an individual. Some may say that your ethical system may change as one grow older and come into contact with different people of various cultures.
While growing up, we have been taught what to do and what not do. We are taught on beliefs, ethics, morals, values, and to respect others. Different countries have different cultures, ethics, religions, and beliefs. Everyone believes that his or her ethic, belief, religion, and value are the only one that existed and others should follow. Most of the people still do not know who is right, who is wrong, and who to follow. Throughout this essay, I will discuss “the developmental aspect of my ethics.” Define “my underlying ethical system, its primary principles, and the sources that helped shape my ethics.” Additionally I will also discuss the ethical key terms found on University of Phoenix located on the student web site. I will also discuss on my ethics used in the workplace and how ethics plays the key role of an organization.
My ethic beliefs were influenced mainly by Christianity. The primary principle of Christianity is the Ten Commandments. According to Religious Ethical Beliefs, “The 10 Commandments are Divine Command ethics. In other words they derive from laws set down by God. They are also meant to be objective and universal. Ethics from Jesus’ teachings are similar to the 10 Commandments in that they teach obedience to God but they also stress virtues
References: 1. Fairchild, M. (2011). Christianity. Retrieved from http://christianity.about.com