In this paper I will discuss what I took in from the first month and a half of the Ethical Reasoning course. This paper explores how I previously made decisions up until now and how I plan to use the ethical theories which spoke to me to resolve dilemmas now. With the new knowledge of these ethical theories, I intend to use these theories on how to generate judgments when facing dilemmas. Prior to learning the concept of moral theories and what they were, I made decisions were similar to Act-Utilitarianism. After learning several ethical theories, the ones affecting me most are Ethical Egoism and Kantian Ethics – the information I absorbed during the course, I expect to have a change in mind when dealing with ethical dilemmas. Once attending
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Ethical Egoism’s duty to is look out for yourself only, granting moral obligation only to favorites and special treatments for one person. In contrast to utilitarianism; Ethical Egoism’s function does not maximize the welfare of others in reach and treating everyone and self with equal regard. Furthermore, Ethical Egoism betrays other theories due to the fact of how selfish it is compared to the other philosophical schemes. This theory rose to my attention as it made me contemplate how it is the time to focus on myself only and to consider the ones I deem are important to me. 2016 is the year of self-love, to put yourself first before others. For instance, Ethical Egoism addresses there is nothing wrong with being greedy when placing yourself over others – my interest is above everyone else; the greater good should be for me and no one else. Essentially, I want to concentrate more on myself; to become more confident and accept myself for who I am. The theory expresses how I plan to become when confronted with certain ethical dilemmas; when the action does not benefit me, I intend to be egotistic when I see there is no gain of the greatest good. Ethical Egoism aims to provide greater good for the individual, to increase happiness for their self and not …show more content…
The theory before taking the course of how I earlier solved problems similar to Act-Utilitarianism. Previously to this course, my decisions were taken into account in providing happiness of others than myself. Taking into account of knowledgeable information from the class, Ethical Egoism and Kantian Ethics were theories which interested me in how to solve ethical dilemmas from now on. After learning the theories, Ethical Egoism has taught me how positioning myself before others for my own greater good and happiness. Next, Kantian Ethics communicated there is no need to be a perfectionist over the deed, but to be grateful over the fact of how I made others happy when I completed my feat. Overall, Ethical Reasoning has altered my opinions when confronted with choosing decisions for ethical
Ethical Egoism’s duty to is look out for yourself only, granting moral obligation only to favorites and special treatments for one person. In contrast to utilitarianism; Ethical Egoism’s function does not maximize the welfare of others in reach and treating everyone and self with equal regard. Furthermore, Ethical Egoism betrays other theories due to the fact of how selfish it is compared to the other philosophical schemes. This theory rose to my attention as it made me contemplate how it is the time to focus on myself only and to consider the ones I deem are important to me. 2016 is the year of self-love, to put yourself first before others. For instance, Ethical Egoism addresses there is nothing wrong with being greedy when placing yourself over others – my interest is above everyone else; the greater good should be for me and no one else. Essentially, I want to concentrate more on myself; to become more confident and accept myself for who I am. The theory expresses how I plan to become when confronted with certain ethical dilemmas; when the action does not benefit me, I intend to be egotistic when I see there is no gain of the greatest good. Ethical Egoism aims to provide greater good for the individual, to increase happiness for their self and not …show more content…
The theory before taking the course of how I earlier solved problems similar to Act-Utilitarianism. Previously to this course, my decisions were taken into account in providing happiness of others than myself. Taking into account of knowledgeable information from the class, Ethical Egoism and Kantian Ethics were theories which interested me in how to solve ethical dilemmas from now on. After learning the theories, Ethical Egoism has taught me how positioning myself before others for my own greater good and happiness. Next, Kantian Ethics communicated there is no need to be a perfectionist over the deed, but to be grateful over the fact of how I made others happy when I completed my feat. Overall, Ethical Reasoning has altered my opinions when confronted with choosing decisions for ethical