The document discusses four questions related to morality and ethics. For the first question, the author argues that human nature alone is not a suitable basis for morality due to various factors. For the second question, the author disagrees that animal behavior provides evidence for human behavior due to human rationality. For the third question, the author agrees that knowing the purpose of human lives helps determine morality. For the fourth question, the author argues that moral laws differ from physical laws in their definitions and applications but are still related.
The document discusses four questions related to morality and ethics. For the first question, the author argues that human nature alone is not a suitable basis for morality due to various factors. For the second question, the author disagrees that animal behavior provides evidence for human behavior due to human rationality. For the third question, the author agrees that knowing the purpose of human lives helps determine morality. For the fourth question, the author argues that moral laws differ from physical laws in their definitions and applications but are still related.
The document discusses four questions related to morality and ethics. For the first question, the author argues that human nature alone is not a suitable basis for morality due to various factors. For the second question, the author disagrees that animal behavior provides evidence for human behavior due to human rationality. For the third question, the author agrees that knowing the purpose of human lives helps determine morality. For the fourth question, the author argues that moral laws differ from physical laws in their definitions and applications but are still related.
The document discusses four questions related to morality and ethics. For the first question, the author argues that human nature alone is not a suitable basis for morality due to various factors. For the second question, the author disagrees that animal behavior provides evidence for human behavior due to human rationality. For the third question, the author agrees that knowing the purpose of human lives helps determine morality. For the fourth question, the author argues that moral laws differ from physical laws in their definitions and applications but are still related.
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Calderon, Jerome M.
GEC 008 – Ethics
1. Many people think of human nature consisting of innate traits that all humans share. Is this conception of human nature a suitable basis for morality? Explain why. No, I disagree to the conception of the majority about to human nature consisting of innate traits that all humans share. Even though the concept of human nature may provide some insight into ethical questions, it should not be seen as a definitive or unquestionable basis for morality. Instead, we should rely on complex moral frameworks that take into account a wide range of factors, including social context, individual values, and empirical evidence. Only by approaching ethical dilemmas in a distinctive and critical way can we hope to develop a more just and sustainable society. It is hard to determine which aspects of human nature should be used as a basis for morality, and who gets to decide which traits are considered moral or immoral. Furthermore, human nature is not static and can be influenced by various factors such as environment, upbringing, and experiences. Lastly, a more strong and comprehensive approach to morality is needed that considers diverse perspectives and includes values such as empathy, compassion, and justice.
2. Suppose that most animals behaved in a certain way. Would that provide evidence that it is natural for us to follow their lead? Explain why. Based on my opinion, even animals behaved in a certain way this wouldn’t enough to be as an evidence that it is natural for us to follow their lead. Therefore, I stand to disagree to the question. My reason behind disagreeing is because of the definition of man. We, humans, are being defined as rational being. That means we are born with our own senses and reasoning intelligence. So, why do we follow animals that behaved in a certain way? Animals have only their senses and we are having our own intelligence to solve our problems. In conclusion, I recognized people’s lives as more superior being in this world compared only to animals because we have our own intellect that defines as a rational being.
3. Do human lives have a purpose? Does knowing the purpose of human
lives help us determine what is morally required? Yes, we are living with our own purpose. Also, I agree that knowing our purpose help us to determine what is morally required for us in living in this kind of society. We are born with our purpose to harmonize with God and with others to obtain ethical and moral standards. Our purpose helps us to know what will we do in our society in positive response to our own and societal problems. Also, our social aspects make us more become good to other people. Just like on Dr. Fankl logotherapy where he stated three ways to search for the meaning of individual’s life. Lastly, knowing our meaning or purpose in our life makes our journey or adventure colorful because we are having inspirations and goals to continue our life.
4. How are moral laws different from the laws of physics or chemistry? Do these differences undermine the natural law theory? Moral laws differ from the laws of physics or chemistry in terms of their definition and practices. Laws of physics or chemistry most likely are concerning with the regularities and patterns of our nature or environment. Also, it is practiced through experimental or laboratory activities that involves machineries or technologies and chemicals. While the moral laws are concerned of how the people behave in his or her society. Moral Laws basically teach or dictates ethical and moral standard for a person must obtain in his or her society. Also, moral laws leads us to be a good, virtuous person, and can help us to harmonize with God. The differences of the two laws do not undermine for the natural law because the moral and physics/chemistry laws related to each other based on my opinion because it has different objects of what the two laws are concerning.
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