Philosophy of life

More is Caught Than Taught Is there such a thing as a natural born killer? Can someone be born bad? Criminals would have us believe they are not responsible for the crimes they commit because they have no choice in becoming a criminal. They tell us they are criminals because of faulty DNA. Avoiding punishment is no doubt the reason many criminals have made this argument, but British naturalist and politician John Lubbock would never agree with them and to the contrary, he would hold them…

crowd. In Allegory of the Cave, Plato discusses in full the problem that we all face to conform to the norm and live life without true meaning while also restricting yourself from exploring the wonders of the world. While many believe that this ideal cannot be fully lived out without going completely homeless without a penny to one’s name, but in reality, when society breaks down life becomes easier when one lives to be their true self.…

A puzzle consists of pieces. Piecing them together takes motivation and commitment. A puzzle is similar to one’s life. Instead of pieces one’s life consists of choices. They are what make up the entirety of our life. Such as what to wear in the morning, when to do one’s homework, and how one treats others? But are these really our choices or are they influenced by outside factors? Each choice that we make on a day to day basis is influenced. There is not one choice that is one hundred percent…

Ethics of the food industry is one of the most important topics worthy of academic research in the marketing field. Health officials claim that food companies conduct business unethically, while food companies claim that they are behaving in an ethical manner. This industry has a crucial economic power on consumers all over the world. In order to conduct a thorough analysis I applied the ethics in question to all four models. I don’t think the Virtue Base model would work well in this…

The moment that Hawaii Five-O aired on TV when I was 12, I knew that I would be able to count on watching it with my family every time it aired. We put aside our individual tasks and problems and gathered around the TV every Friday to watch Five-O. The shows characters gave prominent examples of leadership, honor, and morals, and many lessons from the show still stick with me today. Hawaii Five-O taught me a lot of things about family and what’s really important, and it brought me closer to my…

and are the same deep down. Based on my experience of living by my ethical manifesto for two weeks, I found there are many strengths and benefits. The main reason being the fact that I based my ethical manifesto on the way I am already living my life. I was raised to always be honest and loyal to friends and family members as well as being selfless when it comes to others and their needs. I have always lived to keep others happy and to…

The first is known as the utilitarian tendency, which claims that the sacrifice of one to save more people increases the interests of the collective (29). The second tendency is referred to as deontological, which claims that treating an innocent life as a means to save more lives violates individual rights (29). Amongst these two tendencies, it is common to view that the utilitarian tendency in the switch dilemma is judged morally better than in the footbridge dilemma when individuals are not…

Responsibilities to America “In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.” - Eleanor Roosevelt. I feel Eleanor Roosevelt's’ quote really ties together the point of having responsibility. The moment in our lives when we take responsibility is the moment when we can mold our future. We argue with ourselves everyday about our obligations and we will until we die but ultimately…

The Army has grown to understand the value of professionalism at all levels of the organization. The Profession of Arms has certified experts ready to defend and protect the United States. One of these professions is the Human Resource Sergeant that displays professionalism, knowledge, and is ready to fight during conflicts. He/she is willing to be a subordinate of the American people as well as those appointed in government. The Profession of Arms indicates that the best understanding of…

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee discusses tough moral topics like racism and prejudice views, through the eyes of a child. The character Scout demonstrates a child’s obligation to pursue morality. But a child’s moral obligations depend on their moral foundation. Because children are naïve, they see situations ingenuously, unlike adults imbued with prejudice or racist ideas. Because Scout is a child she has that sense of naivety but can be more accountable for what she does because of the…