The Reflection Of Writing My Code Of Ethics

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I have said on multiple occasions that I pride myself on having a strong ethical base. I think of the phrase, “doing the right thing when no one is watching” as a measure of that claim. However, this class has me thinking how I determine what is ethical and what is not. Writing my code of ethics was not tremendously difficult, I believe I have a solid understanding of who I am, what is important, and that my actions have an effect on the people I care about. With that said, what I consider important in life has changed considerably over the last three years, so it is interesting to dive into my code of ethics and gain an understanding of why I try to live by the rules I live by. The first thing I thought of when I started writing my …show more content…

My ethical code, question mine and others norms, beliefs, judgments, is a principle that is applicable and useful when considering social dilemmas. In order for society and individuals to evolve, people must revisit their beliefs and be open to the possibility that their initial impression may not be correct. One of the biggest barriers to evolving is our tendency to hold on to traditional beliefs and not question whether or not those beliefs make sense based on what we learn. Considering the validity and relevance of archaic yet traditional laws such as the second amendment and the existence of God takes rigorous questioning and re-questioning. Accepting beliefs without fact or research goes a long way in keeping humankind from progressing. Our ancestors were completely okay with slavery and those same ancestors are who created the second amendment and their ancestors came up with Christianity. Clearly we thought it prudent to abolish slavery, allow women to vote, participate in politics, and in the work force, and it is no longer okay to commit murder in the name of god, so it makes sense to objectively look at data, apply logic and rational thinking with an open-minded to explore new out of box ideas to solve problems we are faced with in todays society. The Utilitarian Theory highlighted the consequences of actions determines whether a thing is good or bad (Kamm, Temkin & Sorabji, 2009), by questioning mine and others norms, beliefs, and judgments I hope to continue to grow, learn, and develop throughout my life, which provides me with the balance and purpose that is necessary for holistic quality of life and arms me with knowledge that can contribute to society, and that is where meaning and purpose equates to life fulfilment and true, deep,

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