Why Is Ethics Important Today?
WHY IS ETHICS IMPORTANT TODAY?
As children, we were taught by our parents that it is wrong to lie, cheat and steal. As we grow up and enter into the real world with some knowledge of right and wrong, we see, first hand the importance of ethics as well as its complexity. The role of ethics in our society is very necessary because it has a large influence on today, as well as the future. We need to learn about good ethics because they guide our decisions, make us who we are and determine our future.
Ethics are learned throughout our lives as we associate with others. During years of schooling, we learn ethics as we interact with teachers and classmates and learn respect and other skills. In the work place we learn responsibility, teamwork, punctuality and communication skills. When we understand why these ethical values are necessary, we realize the importance they have in our success as well as our everyday lives. We use these skills, along with our knowledge of right from wrong as we go about various activities such as driving, buying milk at the supermarket, filing out an application, etc. We know that it is unlawful to run a red light, shop-lift and lie under oath. Because good ethics make us honest, law abiding citizens, we contribute to the good of the society.
Today’s society is full of crime, irresponsibility and dishonesty. But imagine if the entire population had no sense of ethics. The role of ethics in our society is very important because it is the basic beliefs and standards that make everything run smoothly. Ethics are involved in all institutions and organizations around us whether it is political, medical, lawful, religious or social. Ethics are what which gives us comfort knowing that we live in a country where we are able to choose. Because we believe our doctors are ethical, we feel certain we can trust their diagnosis. If ethics did not apply to medicine, some doctors may knowingly misdiagnose their patients, just for the sake of money
As children, we were taught by our parents that it is wrong to lie, cheat and steal. As we grow up and enter into the real world with some knowledge of right and wrong, we see, first hand the importance of ethics as well as its complexity. The role of ethics in our society is very necessary because it has a large influence on today, as well as the future. We need to learn about good ethics because they guide our decisions, make us who we are and determine our future.
Ethics are learned throughout our lives as we associate with others. During years of schooling, we learn ethics as we interact with teachers and classmates and learn respect and other skills. In the work place we learn responsibility, teamwork, punctuality and communication skills. When we understand why these ethical values are necessary, we realize the importance they have in our success as well as our everyday lives. We use these skills, along with our knowledge of right from wrong as we go about various activities such as driving, buying milk at the supermarket, filing out an application, etc. We know that it is unlawful to run a red light, shop-lift and lie under oath. Because good ethics make us honest, law abiding citizens, we contribute to the good of the society.
Today’s society is full of crime, irresponsibility and dishonesty. But imagine if the entire population had no sense of ethics. The role of ethics in our society is very important because it is the basic beliefs and standards that make everything run smoothly. Ethics are involved in all institutions and organizations around us whether it is political, medical, lawful, religious or social. Ethics are what which gives us comfort knowing that we live in a country where we are able to choose. Because we believe our doctors are ethical, we feel certain we can trust their diagnosis. If ethics did not apply to medicine, some doctors may knowingly misdiagnose their patients, just for the sake of money