Singer says, "If I am walking past a shallow pond and see a child drowning in it, I ought to wade in and pull the child out (837)." ... Am I a murderer? That is a question I never though I would have to answer. ... I guess I should feel guilty; I am at fault. ... However, like most affluent people of the world, I am not willing to sacrifice my own comfort for the well being of others. ...
I am the only person in the world who can know my deepest desires and dreams, so it follows logically that I am the only person in the world who can fulfill my deepest desires and dreams. ... I have a relative who, when asked what she"d like as a present, will only respond with "I don't know, surprise me." ... However, I was just as happy when I received my gifts, and all I had to do was make it known to my relatives what I desired. ... But just because Rachel's objections fail doesn't mean that the first argument upholds egoism. ... I"m sure...
By soul I mean the spiritual awareness, the essence of an individual. ... However we see the gods as being amoral as they are easily manipulated by the promise of material gifts in sacrifice and libation, unconcerned about the fate of most mortals bar a select few such as Sarpedon, trivialising matters such as war by indulging in a futile "battle of the gods" when the defining feature of a god is immortality: "You will never kill me, I am not a creature of fate" (book22 pg351) as opposed to knowledge and power which, although useful, are not an obligatory attribute- we see Zeus being deceived ...
" This creed was written by the founder of the Flight Safety Foundation, Jerome Lederer: "Upon my honor I swear that I shall hold in sacred trust the rights and privileges conferred upon me as a certified mechanic. Knowing full well that the safety and lives of others are dependent upon my skill and judgment, I shall never knowingly subject others to risks which I would not be willing to assume for myself, or for those dear to me. In discharging this trust, I pledge myself never to undertake work or approve work which I feel to be beyond the limits of my knowledge nor shall I allow ...
Some of our best bonding moments and family conversations were at the dinner table when eating rotisserie chicken, and now that I am in college, it reminds of the times when the whole family socialized at the dinner table. ... A shocking 40% stated that they did not choose 'ethical concern' because of personal preference; although this could mean many things, it is most likely referring to the taste. ... This unawareness is the product of misleading certification labels and the vagueness of what "local" or "natural" actually mean. ...
Hume does not mean all actions. ... The categorical imperative has three formulations, but for determining whether the narrator performed the right action, I will use the first formulation. ... Maxims are usually stated; whenever I am tired, I shall sleep. ... So whenever I am tired, I shall sleep, becomes whenever anyone is tired, he or she shall sleep. ... If it is inconsistent it contradicts with its self like if it had been whenever anyone is down I will make him or her feel worse about his or her self in order to realize it was not so bad before. ...
If euthanasia is to benefit someone's life then I believe that there should be no distinction between active and passive euthanasia. ... I am in full support of Helga Kuhse's (1998, p. 373) belief 'Killing is not always worse than letting die. ... Even though killing is not always worse than letting die, this does not mean that all cases of letting die are equally as bad as killing. ...
I think that these commandments are in place for the well being of all people. ... This is where, I think, religion must be interpreted on a personal level. ... In general, I think Confucius believes that wisdom prevails over all actions as what is right. ... I think that he believes in universal laws which exceed all others for all people. ... I find this view to be noble and well intended. ...
At that young age I could not realize it's importance, but today I feel it has played an important role in building my character. ... I believe in "Ahinsa" that is non-violence in all forms. I try to avoid causing harm to other beings around me. ... Religion played an important role in setting my values so today it is no more about the "rules" of the religion, but it is the way I am. ... This does not mean that you degrade your level of work them. ...
