PHI 220 DB #1

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PHI 220

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Philosophy

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Dec 6, 2023

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 Does everyone have a moral code?  Is every mode code identical?  Is one moral code superior to another?  Where did your moral code originate and what informs it?  How do you respond to someone who has a moral code that differs from your own? A moral code is someone’s beliefs and values that they live by and to them is what they consider to be right and true. The basis of morality involves carrying out actions that are in accordance to one’s moral code. More importantly, a moral code is an individual’s standards and way of conducting themselves in response to certain situations. So with that being said, yes, I believe that everyone has a moral code. However, morality in and of itself is not always identical even between people of similar backgrounds. In short, I do not believe that there is a universal moral code. Although some people may have similar opinions on matters such as stealing, lying, and murder, they may differ on other matters such as raising their children or how they choose to live their day-to-day lives. When attempting to identify why this is the case, the reason is often found in situations and circumstances that molded the manner in which someone had to live their lives. Taking all of this into consideration, I firmly believe that no one’s moral code is superior to the next person’s. I stand on this because in all actuality, there is more than one way to be correct. For example, although I may instruct my children to show respect by saying “no ma’am and yes ma’am”, I can also not deem that a child is disrespectful for not carrying out this exact way of speaking to their elders. Another family may enforce the principle of treating others how you wish to be treated and that too is considered a form of respect for others. In short, both of these instances are simply a matter of opinion. As noted before, my own personal moral code has been largely influenced by family, friends, and influential mentors. At the core of my moral principles lies a strong biblical foundation. My family raised me to be kind, honest, respectful, and hard working. My family always taught me that nothing good comes from being deceitful, lazy, or ungrateful. Even when I was young, my mother constantly told me to work hard and respect others. These beliefs were grounded in what her parents taught her to be acceptable behavior. In relationships outside of my own immediate family’s, I also learned the value of hospitality. My friends and their parents always made me feel welcome, and I then carried this into my own interactions with others. All of these people and their beliefs combined are what shaped my moral code. In the instance that I come into contact with someone who has a moral code that is different from my own, I always like to gain insights into their reasoning and fully understand the basis of our contrasting views. Ultimately, I attempt to respect everyone’s morals and hope that they too honor my opinions of what I consider to be morally acceptable.

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