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Ethics and Morality
Ethics is about what we should – and should not - do. It includes identification of basic principles, e.g. the prerogatives of property owners; and the application of those principles to actual situations, e.g. copyright protection of intellectual property over the Internet.
2,801 Questions
What role does fear of change play in human moral development?
When our fear of change outweighs our inner conflicts we are unlikely to make important life changes.
What is the moral lesson in plighted word?
Plighted Word is a story written by Narciso G. Reyes. The lesson or moral of this particular story is that it is better to give up something that makes you happy instead of dishonoring your word or the word of your family.
How can a moral man maintain his moral code in an immoral world?
If the man has strong enough morals to overcome the immoral world he can definately maintain them.
Why do you think that timing is important in ethical behaviour?
Timing is a central element in ethical behaviour. This is because time has meaning. If HIH (Australian insurance company) pays back its debt 10 years after its demise, that is different to if HIH pays back its debt after 1 year or less. The only difference in these two things is time, however the time gap would have vast impact (e.g. financial impact, emotional impact). Therefore it can be concluded that timing can be ethical or conversely, unethical.
Satisfaction gained from teaching?
There is a lot of satisfaction that can be gained from teaching. You can gain satisfaction in knowing you taught kids how to do something that is useful in their lives.
Explain the quote Water runs downwards and not upwards?
It is from Lin Yutang writings "The Importance of Living", 1937. He talks about the duty of the adult male toward his parents and about the process of aging. It is a Chinese tradition the firstborn male has a duty to take care of his aging parents. It is considered the gravest of sins for those that do not fulfill their duties. Elders are respected in the Chinese culture. The quote is "Water flows downwards and not upwards"
Brutal honesty without tact or diplomacy or regard for feelings. Not a first choice, but sometimes necessary.
Individual ethics are standards a person places on themselves. Some call this their personal code. These are standards the person follows in addition to the standards that society dictates.
What do you call a person who doesn't accept other people's point of view?
if this is referring to cultural differences, the answer would be "ethnocentric". an ethnocentric person believes that their culture or way of doing things is the best, and possibly only way
What is the difference between moral relativism and ethical relativism?
Ethical relativism denies universal moral principles, claiming that moral codes are strictly subjective. Ethical situationalism states moral principles are objective, and should be applied differently in different contexts.
justice and fairness
How do you compose a letter of disagreement?
There are some essential things that you should include when you compose a letter of disagreement. You should state the disagreed issues and clearly stipulate your stand. This is a formal letter.
The rather long explanation can be read at:
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/socialwork/sw_iprapp.shtm
and
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/SocialWork/sw_scope.shtm
Hope this helps.
What is a major flaw in cultural relativism?
"The major flaw in cultural relativism is that the concept of relativism is wrong. We are now witnessing "cultural relativism" throughout the world with particular emphasis on terrorism: their cultural relativism is the world's capitulation or death with no other choices. "
Above a typical Enlightened Absolutist opininion (no offense). Using the word 'wrong' in absolute way. And pointing at unfavourable views as 'terrorism'.
An enlightening example of what is not cultural relativism
What is the definition of the variable?
1. Something that varies in value.
2. A temporary storage place used in computer applications during calculation.
3. An algebraic term which is undefined but tied to the value of an expression.
In programming, a variable represents a temporary storage location, used by the program to store something.
For example, in:
var x = read();
print "you printed ", x
"x" is a variable.
In science, a variable is a factor that can be or is changed in an experiment. Often all variables except two are kept the same, while one (the independent variable) is changed for the experiment, and the other (the dependent variable) changes depending on the independent variable's value.
In mathematics, a variable is as defined above; an term which can change in value, this value being necessary to the value of an overall expression it is in.
control variables are those variables that are not changed throughout the trails in an experiment.
because miwe's came and attacked and pooped all over earth:)
Can you think of an aesthetic use for linguini?
One potential aesthetic use for linguini could be in food presentation, particularly in dishes where the long, slender shape of linguini can be creatively arranged to add visual appeal. For example, linguini could be elegantly twirled or stacked to create a visually striking pasta dish. Additionally, linguini could be incorporated into art projects or sculptures that require a flexible and textured material.
Why are the traits of a good citizen necessary?
Good citizens are what keeps the society going. Good citizens are the ones who work to help others, who help their society (town/city/nation/world) to prosper and grow. Bad citizens destroy what others have done, steal from and hurt others, and take the money and help that ought to go to good citizens who really need it. It's the good citizens we need to survive as a species.
