Moral relativism

Ethics is something that is determined by the individual. What seems correct to one person, may not be correct to another. There are, however, certain “rules” that a person in society must obey to live their life to full potential. In The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, there are several characters that break these “rules” and are therefore considered unethical. For example, a seducer that “murderers” his newborn child (Dumas 187-188). There are also characters that are considered…

The Ethical Dilemma Situation Ethical dilemmas are a recurring part of life. An ethical dilemma occurs when a situation happens that conflicts moral obligations and social ethical precepts. The decision is made based on morals and logical assessment to figure out which ethical ideal is more important in the situation. The choice is either the right choice, which will be difficult because of the cost involved or involve an individual struggle with person decision-making. Ethical dilemma…

Ethics Mini Case Study Hassan E. Hussein Metropolitan State University May 28, 2017 Ethics Core Ethical Beliefs An individual’s personal values play an important role in acting as a ground for differentiating between right and wrong, thus determining a person’s daily actions and emotions. Education and parents affect the development of people’s core ethical beliefs, such as responsibility, integrity, ambition, excellence, and family. It is noteworthy that a person’s core ethical…

certain beliefs are classified into groups to help one better understand his/her ethical standpoint. These groups to which one may associate with are Ethical Fundamentalism, Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics. Rawl’s Social Contract Theory and Ethical Relativism. Of these choices, the ethical standpoint I support the most is that of Ethical Fundamentalism, this ethical theory bases its principles on an outside source of authority. This outside source may vary from a religious book of some sort, to a…

According to Immanuel Kant, conscientious people strive to preserve their moral integrity. This goal requires their external behavior match with their consciences internal dictates what they perceive to be morally right and feel driven to do. In the morally diverse world, conscientious persons may come into conflict with each other and with society’s moral values. Conflicts of conscience are a standard feature of the moral life except for the amoral sociopath. Resolving these conflicts is a big…

Everyone has different values that help guide their life. I want to be known as a journalist who will always make the right ethical decision. My personal code of ethics will provide me with certain values as a guideline for how I will go about everyday life, guiding me through the different incidents I will inevitably encounter and in the shaping of my career as a professional journalist. The purpose of stating these values is to have my own reference that will align me to consistently make…

considered Polynices a non-citizen and did not allow for a burial, as he explains that “an enemy is always an enemy, even in death” (Antigone, 522). Both of these examples showcase the state exercising their right to choose who to provide aid to, but any moral person would be left uneasy at…

By reading Chapter 9 in the book, I have become more familiar with the idea of ethical dilemmas. These dilemmas are instances in which either choice is unfavorable, as each one goes against the moral values of humane society. For our Analysis Essay we will be comparing different articles that we have found, and using insight to determine different outcomes that could happen. With some of the articles that I have found, there is a form of a crossroads where someone has to decide to do what is…

An ethical standard refers to the rules or standards governing the conduct or moral values of a person from the definition given by Merriam-Webster’s dictionary. A mantra on the other hand as based on my understanding is a phrase or a sentence that you constantly repeat and say to yourself which reflects the person’s moral principles or beliefs. Personally, the number one mantra that I always remind myself was a saying by an author named John Geiger. He said, “The real measure of your wealth is…

Behalf of the Moral Bridge Inferentialist 4.1 The Dilemma At this point in the dialectic, McGrath wants to make room for her non-inferential moral perception account of moral knowledge. One way she tries to make room for her view is by giving a negative argument against moral bridge inferentialism, one of the more plausible versions of moral inferentialism, which comes in a form of a dilemma. Here is McGrath’s negative argument, her dilemma, against the claim that all of our moral knowledge is…