Evaluate the claim that ethical judgments could be founded on self-interest alone Egoism is the idea of putting the interests of oneself before the interests of others when making a moral decision. This idea is often perceived in a negative way because people generally don’t like to think that they are selfish or making decisions based on their own self-interest. I believe that there are a variety of judgments and decisions that are based on self-interest. If you explore deep into why a person
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“Bury yourself in pity‚ doubt‚ poverty‚ shame and disgust. Become that of which you are surrounded by‚ be what everyone wants you to be‚ NOTHING! He’ll never amount to anything” they would always say‚ “he will just end up to be just like his mother‚ a beat down‚ drug addict‚ alcoholic Mexican‚ living under the poverty line‚ scraping for food and money just to get by.” But he refuses‚ he will not be THIS‚ he will not be labeled and categorized simply because society deems him to do nothing more than
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Individuality is important in life. Without individuality‚ the world would become boring rather quickly. No two people are exactly alike‚ not even twins have the same fingerprints. These are important facts‚ so I will be addressing the importance of individuality. I happen to be a good example of individuality myself. I choose to have long hair even though it isn’t what most guys choose to do. People have asked me why I don’t cut my hair short. My response is simply‚ ” I don’t want to and I don’t
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Define and contrast the three ethical perspective? "Relativism is the idea that one’s belief and values are understand in terms of one’s society culture or even one’s own individual values" (Mosser). All around the world people do things different such as eat different‚ speak different language even their religion custom are different. What might be right in one’s country could be right in another. For example in USA we eat beef but in India eating beef is against their religion. "Emotivism rejects
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Think about your job role and responsibilities. Explain what it means to have a duty of care in your work role. Explain how your duty of care contributes to safeguarding individuals. Having a duty of care in my work role basically means that I have a legal obligation to behave in a way that does not cause any harm to the service users and to always act in the best interest of them and others. It also means that I must never act outside of my competence or take on any work that I don’t believe
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Rhian Jones Unit 4222-317 Provide support for individuals within a shared lives arrangement Outcome 1. Understand how to establish the needs‚ background‚ experiences‚ wishes‚ preferences and choices of an individual 1. Explain the importance of getting to know the individual It is important to get to know the individual to ensure the individuals needs are met and to put together a person centred plan. It is important to involve the individual when writing care plans and development plans
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The Price of Nonconformity Defiance is a daring and bold resistance to authority or society. In any group‚ whether a neighborhood‚ team‚ or school‚ there is a certain ethical and moral code that people are expected to abide by‚ and therefore defiance is not welcome. However‚ every group has its individuals‚ people who break the mold and go against the grain. Actions made by individuals that shake the foundations of a society’s beliefs are seen in negative light‚ and as a result‚ the individual
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Beatrice Ajighevi March 13‚ 2013 Berlin Irene According to Simmel‚ the development of a protective‚ rational barrier has a profound impact on individuals living in a metropolis. A modern individual becomes indifferent‚ the “blasé outlook” becomes a consequence of the urban mind-set which results in a larger degree of personal freedom‚ they are freed from prejudices‚ develop a cosmopolitan attitude which develops a greater degree of personal freedom and struggle to maintain their personality
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“The People‚ then‚ are better recognized by what they do than by who they are” (323). In other words‚ people can be perceived by their actions rather than what they actually stand for. How does an individual identify itself among the popular culture? In John Fiske’s essay‚ “Popular Culture” he argues that popular culture is what interests the people and the circulation of meaningful values to form a social identity or relationship. I agree with the idea that popular culture should not be frowned
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Analysis 4.1 “Communication in Individual and Collectivist Societies” How do people in “individualist” cultures behave differently to people in “collectivist” cultures? People in collectivist cultures: Each person is encouraged to be an active player or role in society‚ to function as a whole. The rights‚ as a whole‚ trump those of the individual. Rules promote unity‚ and selflessness. Working with others is considered the norm. Community strength is their main focus. People in individualistic
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