Question

Chapter 6 in Ethics.

Discuss reason.

Discuss ability to be taught and promulgated.

Discuss the Golden Rule Principle.

Discuss the value of life principle.

Discuss the principle of individual freedom.

Answer 1

1)Reason - Reasons are the justification people provide for their action when they find themselves in different situations. Reasons are different for different people based upon their moral and ethical standards. Emotional reasons interfere in decision making while reasons devoid of emotions take the facts into consideration before decision making.

2)Ability to be taught and promulgated- Ability to be taught is the action of imbibing ethics and ethical behaviour within oneself and promulgation is the promotion and spread of such behaviours. ethical behaviour is difficult to be taught and most of the time it occurs naturally but people can be taught when others also behave the same and people are inspired to take ethical behaviour in day to day working.

3)The Golden Rule Principle- The Golden rule principle is 'treating others the way you want to be treated'. In ethics, it is the principle of reciprocal behaviour where people will do good to you if you are good to them. Therefore, ethical behaviour will be received by ethical behaviour from others.

4)Value of life principle- The value of life principle is that human life is above all things. Human life has value, and sanctity which must be respected. Above all things, lies human life which needs to be protected. Human life cannot be given in lieu of profits or gains and hence deserves protection.

5)Principle of individual freedom- The principle of individual freedom is that a person has the full right to make his own decisions and take actions within the laws. Individuals freedom is a fundamental right and cannot be taken away. An individual has full freedom to do as he wants and act as he wants within the boundaries of the laws. This principle is inviolate.