Morality Essay Examples Page 9

Abortion is the ending of pregnancy before birth and is morally wrong. An abortion results in the death of an embryo or a fetus. Abortion destroys the lives of helpless, innocent children and is illegal in many countries. By aborting these unborn infants, women are hurting themselves; they are not allowing themselves to meet these…

AQUINO’S INAUGURATION Associate Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales administered the oath of office to Aquino amidst celebration at the Quirino grandstand, which was adorned with yellow decorations. The swearing-in took place just before noon, in accordance with the Constitutional requirement. Following the oath, a 21-cannon salute was fired, and two helicopters showered the crowd below with yellow…

There are many different forms in which courage can manifest. It can be seen when individuals stand up for their beliefs, overcome harrowing experiences, or risk their own well-being to protect others. The mentality of taking action and ignoring fear serves as a catalyst for the judgments that await. Having the courage to conquer fear…

John Stuart Mill begins his discussion of moral theory with a definition of utilitarianism, stating that this is “the creed which accept as the foundation of morals ‘utility’ or the ‘greatest happiness principle’ holds that actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness; wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of…

Both Plato and Friedrich Nietzsche are seminal figures in the annals of Western philosophy.  While Plato created the foundation for much of what was to follow, Nietzsche helped shape modern philosophy.  The lofty ideals of each philosopher, as well as their oftentimes ruthless way of presenting them have made each man deep admiration, but also…

Introduction Lying is said to have started in the Bible when the Serpent lied to Eve about the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, telling her “You shall not die” (NIV Holy Bible, Gen 3.4). It is indeed as old as humanity itself. Throughout the years, philosophers have contended against each other on…

Zombies: To Kill or not to Kill Aneet Bains Philosophy 106 Zombies are pervasive in our contemporary culture; whether they are terrorizing attractive actors in movies or television shows, or they are being meticulously detailed in comics and books, zombies seem to have invaded the popular mediums of entertainment. To be clear, when I refer…

The subjective nature of lying and its morality can vary depending on personal beliefs. For instance, parents often recount tales of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy to their children. These stories have been passed down through generations to foster hope and imagination in kids. While some may argue that sharing these…

Daisy Buchanan, a character in The Great Gatsby, exemplifies moral ambiguity. She is Nick’s cousin residing in East Egg, and she is described as attractive and charming. Her captivating voice is likened to a “wild tonic in the rain” while Fitzgerald also characterizes her as vacuous. Initially, it is revealed that Daisy’s husband, Tom, is…

The surviving members of Spelunkers should not be held responsible for committing murder. This is because their behavior was influenced by the extreme circumstances they found themselves in and their innate human instincts. Initially intending to climb a mountain, four Spelunkers became trapped inside a cave instead. Regrettably, they did not bring an adequate amount…