A634.9.4.RB - A Reflection of Our Learning

A634.9.4.RB - A Reflection of Our Learning

Over the last nine weeks, this course has covered a lot of material about ethics and moral responsibility. The three points that have stood out the most are moral responsibility, ethical behavior, and the variation of how people judge their decision to appease moral standards. Each of these topics has encouraged thinking through this course in addition to engaging in discussions with fellow classmates and understanding different perspectives.

The understanding of one’s moral responsibility is important in all aspects of life. It is not feasible to ignore what is in front of us and pretend it does not exist. This pertains to our social life, when someone is struggling or in need of food, help them. At work, if we see a co-worker not adapting well or going through a hardship, be an ear to listen or moral support to get them through the day or week. At church, when we know someone needs prayer, do not ask them just do it. These are the basics of moral responsibility in life to be kind to others and treat them with compassion just as we would want to be treated.

Ethical behavior is another topic that stood out over the course of the nine weeks. Recently, in the news, it was reported there was a man drowning and teenagers stood on the shore, laughed and filmed the man. Where is the ethical standard to call for help and do what was necessary to save his life. There was none! This is why the topic is important because we all have a responsibility to do what is right and ethical, regardless of if we want. This should and needs to be taught in order for people to grasp the importance of ethical behavior.

Finally, the way in which people judge their decisions to appease moral expectations is another topic that stood out. We do not all make the same decisions for the same reasons, often; decisions are made because society says one should do something. In week eight, we had to write about two leaders, one who was successful and one who failed. After writing about them and reviewing their actions, which brought them to the status they were, it was interesting to see the reasoning that each used to make their decisions. One made decisions in the best interest of everyone and to support those who voted him in office, by living up to his word to the best of his ability. The other continues to make decisions in the best interest of his self, regardless of the detrimental impact it has on the citizens of his country. Each leader has made decisions based on what they believe is right and moral in their eyes, but their decisions did not come without consequences.

The overall value of this course was important because it provided a chance for me to look at myself, and how I make decisions in order to see where I need improvement and where I can take a step back. Moving forward, I have a choice to continue down the current path I am on or I can made steps to improve myself daily and check my moral compass to make sure my values, ethics, and morals align.