When we talk about whether or not a person is ethically right‚ we can look at the actions that he or she may partake in. These actions maybe studied in different situations such as the one that we were told to evaluate. While leaving the grocery store‚ one witnesses an old man struggling with his oxygen tank. Without thinking‚ you lift the tank and help the elderly man. This action is a kind gesture‚ but would we consider this a moral act? One could analyze this situation with two different ethical
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their preferred climate and habitat‚ and lastly‚ analyze their health and build. Join me on a hunt for my definition of a wonderful breed of dog: the Labradoodle! To begin with‚ Labradoodles have very charming appearances. Its coat color can vary from an airbrushed apricot to a peachy light cream or even silvery stone gray! Their gorgeous coat can cover their bodies and can be up to 6 inches wide. Labradoodles have huge diversity of fur texture. They have fleece fur which has the texture of loose
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VALUES OF FILIPINOS DURING THE SPANISH COLONIZATION: Catholism has had a great impact on Filipino customs‚ behaviors‚ and traditions. It is common for Filipinos ( specifically those in smaller‚ provincial towns ) to attend church every morning and to pray the rosary each night. In fact‚ Filipino homes contain various statues of Jesus Christ‚ Virgin Mary‚ and other saints. Finally‚ Filipino festivals and community events may have a highly catholic meaning‚ often honoring Jesus‚ Mary‚ or other saints
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Tiffany Russell 1/27/13 Consequentialism‚ Deontology‚ and Virtue Ethics The philosophies of consequentialism‚ deontology‚ and virtue ethics are guidelines for decision making that utilize very different theories of how an ethical dilemma should be approached. Consequentialism is a philosophy that asks whether or not the end justifies the means. “In other words‚ an act and therefore a decision is ethical if its favorable consequences outweigh its negative consequences” (Brooks‚ 2007‚ p. 329)
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Virtue Ethics: Edward Snowden When talking about ethics‚ it is sometimes difficult to differentiate right from wrong. The controversy that exist surrounding issues to deal with virtue ethics makes it even more difficult to see through the blurred lines of good actions and bad actions. The Edward Snowden case presents a typical scenario of where there are difficulties in determining whether he acted virtuously or not. However‚ a focused examination of the forces behind his actions can help identify
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Virtue ethics is an ethical theory where one evaluates if an action is morally right or wrong if it is in accord with the virtues or being excellent. If one is not already a virtuous person‚ they should discover what a virtuous person would do in his or her circumstances and fulfill that action. Aristotle argues that happiness is the highest good since we pursue it for its own sake‚ other things for the sake of it‚ and we do not pursue it for the sake of something else. He goes on to state that a
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It has been argued that morality or virtue are constitutive of self-interest or‚ as one could put it‚ ‘its own reward’. By being moral we are benefitted in one way or another‚ whether that be due to happiness or the result that the action of morality leads to‚ such as some form of recognition‚ which in turn usually leads to happiness. One philosopher who agreed with this view was Plato. His argument is psychological; he said that if you act immorally‚ your soul will be at war with itself. This
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Kristopher Yates 1/29/17 Leading Lives That Matter Apply Themes of Authenticity‚ Virtue‚ and Discernment to Living a Personally Significant Life To be Authentic means being actually and exactly what is claimed. Authentic implies being fully trustworthy as according with fact; it can also stress painstaking or faithful imitation of an original. To me to be an authentic person means a variety of things. You’re not into materialistic things‚ everyone likes nice things but it should be
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Aristotle: Virtues are Like Skills Aristotle believes that no one is born virtuous. Virtues are acquired through practice‚ which leads to habit. He feels that if someone did something courageous one time‚ then that person is not virtuous. The person would need to continue making good sound reasonable decisions that leads to courageous acts in order to become virtuous. Aristotle also believes that one must act accordingly in the right manner. For instance‚ if they are striving to be courageous‚ then
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In my opinion‚ the best description of the meaning of the cardinal Confucian virtue of Goodness is stated on page number 3‚ in book one. Under section 1.2 where the Master states “A young person who is filial and respectful of his elders rarely becomes the kind of person who is inclined to defy his superiors‚ and there has never been a case of one who is disinclined to defy his superiors stirring up rebellion. The gentleman applies himself to the roots. ‘Once the roots are firmly established‚ the
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