Ethics Paper
Kerby Cinor
Introduction The intention of this essay is to discuss and assess the morality of cheating when one is in a serious relationship. I will be referencing case number 22, which deals with the ethics of cheating in a relationship. My opinion on the matter is that it is morally unacceptable for an individual involved in a serious relationship to cheat. To defend this position that I have taken, I will address the individual rights of both members of the relationship, make use of analogies and consider objections from the opposing view. While some relationships are not victims of the cheating plague, it is a rising concern for many couples as it appears that the temptations, opportunities and avenues to cheat are very present in today's society.
Argument You will need to reach two overall goals in the argument section. The goals are not weighted equally in terms of the grade (see below). The first goal is to clearly, concisely, and accurately present the key details of the case in your own words. The second goal is to clearly state your position on the issue and then support your position with argumentation.
A general accepted assumption and expectation is that people should remain faithful when married, engaged or in any other type of a serious committed relationship. Nonetheless, whether a couple is truly in love or not, temptations and opportunities to cheat arise. There are many issues surrounding this dilemma of cheating (where one cheats on the other or both cheat on each other) that many couples are faced with. However, the focal issue and concentration of this essay is whether or not cheating in a serious relationship is morally acceptable. I am of the opinion that it is morally unacceptable and will support this viewpoint with the following points.
First and foremost, in contemplating the morality of cheating in a serious relationship, it is important that it be mentioned that
Introduction The intention of this essay is to discuss and assess the morality of cheating when one is in a serious relationship. I will be referencing case number 22, which deals with the ethics of cheating in a relationship. My opinion on the matter is that it is morally unacceptable for an individual involved in a serious relationship to cheat. To defend this position that I have taken, I will address the individual rights of both members of the relationship, make use of analogies and consider objections from the opposing view. While some relationships are not victims of the cheating plague, it is a rising concern for many couples as it appears that the temptations, opportunities and avenues to cheat are very present in today's society.
Argument You will need to reach two overall goals in the argument section. The goals are not weighted equally in terms of the grade (see below). The first goal is to clearly, concisely, and accurately present the key details of the case in your own words. The second goal is to clearly state your position on the issue and then support your position with argumentation.
A general accepted assumption and expectation is that people should remain faithful when married, engaged or in any other type of a serious committed relationship. Nonetheless, whether a couple is truly in love or not, temptations and opportunities to cheat arise. There are many issues surrounding this dilemma of cheating (where one cheats on the other or both cheat on each other) that many couples are faced with. However, the focal issue and concentration of this essay is whether or not cheating in a serious relationship is morally acceptable. I am of the opinion that it is morally unacceptable and will support this viewpoint with the following points.
First and foremost, in contemplating the morality of cheating in a serious relationship, it is important that it be mentioned that