Activity #1
A. It is more difficult to do only that which is moral than to do anything you want to
do. But you keep on striving to do only that which is moral, anyway. What makes you
strive to do only that which is moral even if difficult? Write your reflections.
Morality, according to Socrates, is "how and why we should live," and for me,
doing the right thing is identical with morality. But first how will I identify whether or
not I'm doing the right things? It's important to keep in mind that morality is not
universal. There are no independent standards since various civilizations have unique
moral codes. As a result, what one person considers moral may be considered
immoral by someone else. Because we do have different interpretation of the so
called morality. Every concept of morality includes the basic minimum of competent
thinking and objectivity. Making ethically acceptable judgments necessitates a
continuing practice of doing what is best backed by evidence. So, what motivates me
to do the right thing? As a result, I'm a better version of myself. One method to do
this is to incorporate the eternal law with the normal human preferences. Each thing
is directed to its proper purpose by God, and I may use reason to choose which
inclinations are best for me. Understanding and applying natural law, as well as
human and divine law, assists me in making better judgments. Knowing what is
natural and unusual in human nature helps me grow as a person and as a result I do
what is right. Being moral also means considering how my choices will help the
majority of people in the most helpful way possible. I agree with Mill's utmost
happiness principle, which states that the ultimate objective should be to live a life
as devoid of pain as feasible. I might argue that, at least in the perspective of a
utilitarian, I am a decent person because I make decisions that provide satisfaction to
the largest number of people while avoiding or reducing the pain that comes with it.
It's also important to remember that rational will and mental abstraction exist so
that humans may think about their duties before behaving. To check for
discrepancies in what I'm about to accomplish; we need to be more objective. As a
result, the idea of generality makes the line between good and evil much clearer.
Morality and dignity are required for doing the right thing. Furthermore, because of
the threat of punishment, we attempt to always select what is moral. It doesn't
matter if it's a personal judgment or a legal penalty. We are unlikely to follow morals
if these two do not exist. Simply expressed, human judgments and religion disagree,
but legislation is permanent and irreversible.
B. What is a moral dilemma that you have experienced directly or vicariously (from
reading)? Are you happy with how you addressed the moral dilemma you went
through? Or do you agree with how the moral dilemma that you read was
addressed? Write your reflections.
The moral dilemma that I already experience is life itself. For me, life is a like a
road wherein there are long and short routes, smooth and rough roads, and curvy
and straight paths. As we travel through life, we will encounter different paths.
There are paths that lead to single achievement, fulfillment, and happiness in life. On
the other hand, there are roads that lead to fame and fortune, there are roads that
lead to isolation and poverty. There are pathways that lead to despair, triumph and
joy, failure and disappointment. Life is also similar to a tire; you go up and down.
Sometimes you feel so blessed and uplift, but you also feel down when a lot of
problems are happening in our life. If you do not take a chance, you will never know
what will the result be. There are no assurances in this world, this is one of the most
important life lessons I need to learn. Nobody tells you that doing the right thing all
of the time will always make you happy. It is not enough to love someone with all of
your heart assure you that it will be returned. Gaining notoriety and money does not
imply happiness. Accepting a recommendation from a powerful superior to cut your
career path short isn't necessarily a negative thing, especially if you're highly
prepared and competent. There are far too many potential outcomes over which
you have no control. Only you have control over the decisions you make, as well as
how you act and respond in certain situations. Now that I've made a decision, I'm
prepared to deal with the positive and negative outcomes. It might be a long
process. Whether you lead me to a land of opportunity or a land of difficulties is up
to you. The key thing is that I opted to live my life rather than stay a spectator or a
passive audience to it. Only time will tell whether this was the correct decision.
Regardless of the outcome, I do not regret it. Instead, take note of what you've
learned and remember that you'll always have the opportunity to make better
decisions in the future. Always remember that don’t afraid to try, you choose take
the risk or regret the opportunities for improvements.
