Non Consequentialist Theory

In ethics, consequentialist theory defines as “the moral rightness and wrongness of action as a function of their result. If the consequences are good; the action is right, if they are bad, then the action is wrong.” There are two types of consequentialist theories. Egoism which views morality ultimately rests on self-interest. While “utilitarianism is the moral doctrine that people should always act to produce the greatest possible balance of good over bad for everyone affected by our actions.” (Shaw & Berry, P.2014) By contrast, “non-consequentialist theory of value judges the rightness or wrongness of an action based on properties intrinsic to the action, not on its consequences.
After carefully examine the question of whether if English …show more content…
In fact, I am also an immigrant from another country. I came to America when I was a teenager. I spent my freshmen year learning English as a second language and after that to improve it. It is not easy, and I am sure as people get older, learning a new language can be incredibly challenging. Many years has gone by; I am still struggling to try to improve my English. I am not going to denial that I still feel more comfortable speaking my native languages. However, the fact is I understand that English is a common language here in the U.S., and it is critical to learning the language so I can voice my opinion and communicate well with others. Without the ability to understand English, I will limit myself to the education (not know what I read) and job opportunities (not able to comprehend my job assignment). I do not believe by making English as an official language will insult my individualism. Rather I see it as helping me to enhances the equality so that I have the same opportunity as those who are born in the U.S. I would also want the same opportunities for my children and their children as well. As far as my culture, no matter what I speak as an official language, it does not change the fact that I am Chinese. I cannot get away with my appearance. However, the most important thing is if I value my culture and heritage I will continue to keep the traditional and pass it on to my children. Moreover, if I value my heritage I will continue to pass that on to my Children. Another word, I see this as an individual responsibility and not the society. Nevertheless, I cannot speak for all the immigrant in the United States. I am only hoping that my perspective of the subject matter will clarify some of the misconceptions that only particular group of people will want to pass this law. The point is we should not complicate the fact and make it as if the law pass, it is intended to prejudices against