1) Explain and evaluate the notions of Karma‚ samsara‚ and Nirvana? a) We know karma to be a chain of causes and necessary consequences in the world of human actions. Karma is the urge we have of doing something based on our previous actions or behavior. I believe the world has negative and positive energy. For example; an individual soul consists of negative and positive energy‚ which for a normal person‚ is balanced out. Therefore‚ what goes around comes around. In life we choose whether to listen
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Consequentialism is a hypothesis of regulating morals. It holds that a demonstration is just good or moral in the event that it results in a decent conclusion. This is rather than deontology‚ which shows profound quality depends on obligation; goodness morals‚ which holds that ethical quality depends on a decent character; and moral relativism‚ which declares ethical quality depends on whatever you need it to be founded on. Consequentialism is a dangerous hypothesis and has prompted a large number
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In analyzing the works of Plato and John Locke I feel that Plato presents a more accurate idealism in how a society should be maintained. Plato puts ultimate power in those with the highest knowledge. I feel that this concept is necessary in order to have a successful regime‚ thus I support in my argument. Plato’s theory hand picks guardians to become Philosopher Kings. These kings are those with "Gold" Souls‚ and in fact do not wish to become such a hierarchal figure. Plato chooses Guardians who
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Duties and Responsibilities According to Cicero (2014)‚ duty refers to moral commitment and it denotes an active feeling for doing something. Once a person engages himself with some duty if he has been entrusted with a duty‚ then that person fully commits himself to it. In the case of duty‚ the person will be involved in activity without any self-interest. As a citizen of a country‚ a person has many duties to perform. It is his duty to adhere to the constitution. Responsibility can be termed
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By living in our own skin‚ we have a skewed view on the world. We judge ourselves by our intentions‚ but others by their actions; therefore‚ we only see through the lens of what we are trying to do‚ and not through the lens of what we actually do. We avoid the unpleasantness of failure by retreating to our so-called good intentions even though actions speak louder than words. People should be judged according to the results of their motivations because if their intentions were good their actions
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Ethics Essay Your Name ETH/316 February 16‚ 2014 John Bevell Ethics Essay Virtue theory‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics are three of the different approaches to ethics. This paper will go over the similarities and differences between virtue theory‚ utilitarianism‚ and the deontological principles. It will also include information of the variations in how each concept details ethics‚ morality‚ and will also discuss a personal experience to describe the
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Preserving one’s reputation is a prevalent theme in The Crucible. I don’t think that is more important than telling the truth. In my opinion being honest about something makes you look much better than lying about silly things just to have a good name. Yes‚ having a good name is important but if you don’t do something to ruin your good name then you won’t have to worry about lying to preserve it. In my experience‚ if you lie to make yourself look better then you just end up making yourself look
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Ethical principles Beauchamp and Childress (2013)‚ a decision or situation is ethically correct if it meet’s the four principles and are respected and balanced it is a tool for ethical analysis of the situation. Autonomy: This principle is that people make their own decisions relating to care for this to happen if the individual has capacity to make decisions‚ individuals need to be informed the about options‚ including the pros and cons. Non-maleficence: This relates to the requirement not to harm
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Question 1) Identify the ethical issues using a consequentialist and a deontological perspective. Using a consequentialist perspective‚ I can understand to a certain degree why Sears implemented their new productivity incentive plans in all of their auto centers. This approach focuses on the results‚ or consequences‚ of the action or decision. Upper management’s primary goal was to increase profits as much as possible after years of declining sales and profits. In order to achieve this result
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Idealism describes the belief or pursuit of a perfect vision often based upon unrealistic principles. This pursuit is often contrasted and opposed by truth. The truth and reality in an individual’s life is what enables this person to remain grounded and down to earth. An individual must set themselves high expectations in order to be their best‚ but they must also acknowledge the fact that everything they desire is not achievable. The imbalance of idealism and truth in an individual’s life can have
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