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    Are There Universal Principles Which Should Be Invoked Before Making or Giving in A Moral Act?

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    The document discusses several topics relating to ethics and morality. It addresses whether there are universal principles that should be considered before making moral decisions, and acknowledges that cultural relativism affects both moral and non-moral standards differently. The document also explains that only human beings can be ethical because of their ability to think, communicate, and engage in social and economic activities together. It provides a personal example of when the author compromised their moral conviction against cheating due to challenges with online learning. Finally, it discusses the importance of freedom and feeling free when making moral decisions.

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    Are There Universal Principles Which Should Be Invoked Before Making or Giving in A Moral Act?

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    Magsipoc, Roxanne B.

    Date: May 31, 2021


    BSA 1-3

    Freedom as Foundation of Ethics – Worksheet 1.1

    2. Are there universal principles which should be invoked before making or


    giving in a moral act?

    Yes, for the reason that in every decision we have to make, we should be
    able to be accountable for it. We should express our dedication, sincerity, honest,
    respect and many more characteristics and we must have those traits or everything will
    fall into pieces.

    3. How does cultural relativism affect moral and nonmoral standards?

    Cultural relativism says that moral standards are culturally defined and nonmoral
    standard is universal. Our choices should be based on one self’s unique beliefs,
    customs and practices. We should allow ourselves to respect other cultural beliefs as
    we all know, different countries, different cultural activities and beliefs. All societies
    should accept each other’s differences in terms of moral principles, given that there are
    still no standardized l moral principles.

    4. Why is it that only human beings can be ethical?

    It is because social relations that exists between beings is important. As we all


    know, human have a mental capacity to think accordingly. Human beings can
    communicate with each other in meaningful ways, engaging to different economic,
    political or civic activities that will be helpful for us to have a better life. We can also
    build our own relationship as we can be hand-in-hand because no man is an island and
    we can’t live without the help with one other.
    5. Was there ever a time that you compromised your moral convictions? How did
    you feel about it?

    Yes. I am really against when it comes to cheating. Before this online class
    happened, ever since elementary up until Senior High School, my mindset that is, “it’s
    okay to get a zero than to cheat and pass the examination.” I hate the feeling of guilt
    that my answers were not originally mine but a fruit of cheating. This eventually
    changed when online learning happened, I can’t help to open my notes when it comes
    to short quizzes only. I can’t focus because of my surroundings and it was not helping at
    all.

    9. Should employees experiencing moral dilemmas at work leave their jobs no


    matter how compensating they are for them?

    Yes, it because moral dilemmas will surely affect the overall performance and
    capability of an employee. It may degrade their self-esteem and lose their passion at
    work. The lower compensation that they received, the lower the performance they will
    put in their work. Higher compensation may be found in other companies as long as
    you're competent and experienced enough for the reason that it boost your confidence
    and self-esteem. Working in an environment with moral dilemmas is like inhaling toxic
    chemicals every day and it slowly destroys you eventually will suffocate you later on.

    10. Do you feel free in making moral decisions? Explain. What is the
    significance of freedom in making moral?

    In making moral decisions, I am free to decide what I would choose. I am now


    capable of choosing the right path for me unlike before, I do not have my own opinion
    and I am just go with flow or what the majority will choose. I am now become more
    responsible for my actions and be accountable for it. Our moral choices has an effect to
    our freedom as it determined by many factors that were beyond our control.

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