Moral panic

2008). People with a preference for traditional perspectives and dismiss innovation are referred to as conservatives (Heath, 2010). These individuals place higher values on authority, in-group, and purity, which are three of the five moral foundations proposed by the “Moral Foundations Theory” (Haidt, 2008). On the other hand, those that aspire novelty, diversity, and change, are referred to as progressives. They…

plethora of moral diversity examples to support his defense on moral relativism, a mistake already persists in his claim for defending it. Harman claims that all moral right and wrong are always relative to a choice of moral framework. This claim proposes an absolute moral standard. It is illogical for one to propose a relativist’s claim by using an absolute moral standard. Therefore, the relativist’s claim is illogical. To add on to this argument for endorsing an absolutist attitude, despite…

bad from happening, without thereby sacrificing anything of comparable moral importance, we ought, morally to do it (Singer 231).”, and “…We ought to give the money (extra money that isn’t being used for basic necessities like food, shelter, and medical care) away, and it is wrong to not do so (Singer 235).” Within his argument, Singer says that we should help people if we don’t have to sacrifice anything of comparable moral significance. In my opinion, this assumption is flawed because not…

Fourthly, Existentialist Ethics, it is a philosophy with ethical implications of the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980). For Sartre we are “condemned to be free” his main theme: “[physical] existence precedes essence [nature].” He believes that recreation of self is always possible. This means that the most important consideration for individuals is their freedom to act independently and be responsible of their actions determining their own developments [existence] rather than what…

On the surface, the concept of positive deviance would be seen as very unusual. However, this abnormality does not equate to a contradiction. Saying that all deviance is negative by definition is conceding that deviance cannot bring about any positive change. Historical cases, such as the Civil Rights Movement, have proven this notion to be false. In these instances, the charge of deviance is shown to be dependent not only on the will of those who rule, but mainly on the receptiveness of general…

A Perspective View of the Native People in the New World Seen by the Eyes of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and John Smith When the first explorers arrived in America from Europe, they encountered many different indigenous peoples of the land. Every pioneer had their own experiences with the native people, varying from educational and boring to threatening and appalling. Many of the meetings became more and more intense as interactions between the explorers and natives became recurrent. These…

Cleave’s novel, Little Bee, when individuals, exposed to an unknown environment, begin to question their individuality, they perform actions that perform actions which benefit themselves. Confusion over one’s identity prompts the disorientation of their moral compass. When forcefully immersed into the unknown, individuals…

identifies the moral problem in society and the lack of individual participation in global affairs. More specifically, a lack of interest and contribution in the plight of the world’s most destitute and unfortunate. In Singer’s argument, he brings up several points in the defense of his position: proximity and quantity of possible contributors. Singer identified his argument as, “If it is in our power to prevent something bad from happening, without sacrificing anything of comparable moral…

outlined in “The Way to Wealth” would lead to wealth? Was he joking, being sarcastic, or perhaps trying to achieve something else entirely? While Franklin did not seriously believe that his advice would lead to wealth, Franklin was serious about the morals and virtues he presented in the book. “The Way to Wealth” begins by suggesting that Franklin is irritated about people not wanting to pay their taxes. Franklin emphasizes that taxes were not the real problem, but that people were “taxed twice…

Everyday millions of people around the world suffer in circumstances, in which they could die from lack of proper care and resources. In Famine, Affluence, and Morality, Peter Singer acknowledges this issue facing humanity and argues for the moral obligation to give large amounts of money to those in need. Singer believes that all who are able should be giving up many, if not all of their luxuries to help give the less fortunate their necessities. I will begin by summarizing the argument that…