Ethics Written Task 2 Mid Term Period

Name: Lipana, Robert Aaron O. Section: Crim 14 Date: Nov.
30, 2023
WRITTEN TASK 2 IN ETHICS (MID-TERM PERIOD)
1. Explain in your own words this proposition “Moral Standard overrides other standards. 10
points). Use the space below in answering this question. Limit yet make your answer sensible.
The premise "Moral Standard overrides other standards" implies that ethical principles, such as
those concerning right and wrong behavior, take precedence over other sorts of standards. This
means that when presented with a choice, decision, or action, moral ideals should take
precedence above other reasons such as legal, conventional, or personal preferences. The
premise is that the welfare of beings, governed by moral norms and ideals, should take
precedence over standards based on authority, tradition, or individual interests. This ranking
shows a conviction in the basic importance of ethical behavior in affecting our behaviors and
judgments.
2. Cite and discuss 2 reasons why moral dilemma is important to man. 10 points. Use the space
below in answering this question. Limit yet make your answer sensible.
1. Guidance for Ethical Decision-Making: Moral dilemmas are important because they force
people to confront opposing moral ideals. When confronted with such quandaries, people are
forced to reconsider their principles and beliefs. This introspection helps them make ethical
decisions that are consistent with their underlying values. Moral quandaries, in this way, serve
as a practical tool for individuals to sharpen their ethical compass and navigate challenging
situations with integrity.
2. Personal Growth and Character Development: Confronting moral quandaries promotes
human development and character development. These difficult situations need individuals
grappling with ethical complexities, making difficult judgments, and facing the repercussions of
their actions. Overcoming moral quandaries fosters resilience, empathy, and a more in-depth
grasp of one's principles. It helps to shape individuals into morally responsible members of
society by fostering the development of a more complex and principled character.
3. Read and cite your utmost views, (ethical justification) on these 2 situations. Cite the
level of moral development and moral dilemma that may influence your course of
action.
A. You are at your best friend's wedding just an hour before the ceremony is to start. Earlier that
day, you came across definitive proof that your best friend's spouse-to-be is having an affair with
the best man/maid of honor, and you catch them sneaking out of a room together looking
disheveled. If you tell your friend about the affair, their day will be ruined, but you don't want them
to marry a cheater. What will you do? Use the space below in answering this question. Limit yet make
your answer sensible.
Level of Moral Dilemma: Personal Dilemma (5 points)
Level and stage of Moral Development: Post-Conventional Level; Stage 5 (5 points)
Your Ethical Justification (10 points)
In this particular dilemma, I am torn between competing obligations to a friend and the moral obligation to report
a big betrayal.
I favor social contracts and individual rights at the Post-Conventional Level, notably Stage 5. My ethical justification
arises from a desire to protect the right to honesty and transparency in interpersonal relationships. Regardless of
the potential immediate implications of ruining the wedding day, I believe that long-term principles such as fidelity
and authenticity are of the utmost significance.
My selected ethical course of action include addressing the evidence with my friend in private, realizing the
potential consequences, and emphasizing the need of joining a marriage based on trust and honesty. This decision
corresponds to a higher moral development stage in which universal ethical ideals take precedence over
immediate human relationships. My emphasis is on the people' long-term well-being and integrity, demonstrating
a dedication to a higher sense of morality.
B. You are an eyewitness to a crime: A man has robbed a bank, but instead of keeping the money
for himself, he donates it to a poor orphanage that can now afford to feed, clothe, and care for its
children. You know who committed the crime. If you go to the authorities with the information,
there's a good chance the money will be returned to the bank, leaving a lot of kids in need. What
will you do? Use the space below in answering this question. Limit yet make your answer sensible.
Level of Moral Dilemma: Personal Dilemma (5 points)

Level and stage of Moral Development: Post-Conventional Level; Stage 5 (5 points)
Your Ethical Justification (10 points)
The moral struggle in this personal dilemma arises from the friction between loyalty and the ethical
need to disclose a substantial violation of the law.
The ethical justification for the Post-Conventional Level, particularly Stage 5, centers around upholding
individual rights and social contracts. While recognizing the altruistic motivation behind the crime is
important, the adherence to universal ethical values, especially the significance of law enforcement,
takes precedence.
The selected ethical course of action entails reporting the crime to authorities while also acknowledging
the probable implications of returning the money to the bank. This decision corresponds to a higher
moral development stage in which the relevance of social contracts and individual rights is recognized,
even in the face of humanitarian intentions. The goal is to negotiate the personal quandary in a way that
attempts a balance between justice and the well-being of the children in need, while also taking into
account the broader ramifications of the actions made.
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but
people
will never forget how you made them feel”

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Name: Lipana, Robert Aaron O. Section: Crim 14 Date: Nov.

WRITTEN TASK 2 IN ETHICS (MID-TERM PERIOD)

Level of Moral Dilemma: Personal Dilemma (5 points)

Level and stage of Moral Development: Post-Conventional Level; Stage 5 (5 points)

Your Ethical Justification (10 points)

Level of Moral Dilemma: Personal Dilemma (5 points)

Your Ethical Justification (10 points)

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