The Pros And Cons Of Good And Evil Decisions

The world can make or break us, but it depends on if they let society change your way of life and being. Innocence is a trait that we are born with they do not have enough knowledge to act in evil. It is the way people are raised, society and even human nature that enhances a negative toll on people.

The way actions are determined if they are good or bad depends on the way people have grown up to differentiate the good and bad, most of the time it goes back to the beliefs of their ancestors or in other words traditions. It is usually believed that if something is done for many years then it is the right thing to do preventing people from giving proper judgment on certain deeds and acting into their own hands. The problem with this occurrence is that many acts become falsely justified because sometimes we let others tell us what to do instead of fighting for what is right. Failing to fight for what people think is right is revealed in Edmund Burke’s quotes which says, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing”. Burke believes that evil dominates whenever there is no fight against it. The quote is shown by the short story “The Lottery” which tells a story of a village that follows a tradition, in which fate chooses a villager to get stoned to death. The short story exemplifies Burke’s notion of indifference and inaction towards evil because the villagers use chance, social traditions and parental teachings to evade responsibility for their evil actions.

Evil is in us no matter what, but in order to unleash that evil, we ourselves must witness a tragic event occur and fail to tell others; being a bystander is even worse than being the ¨bully.¨ Edmund Burke once said that ¨the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.¨ Many may believe that they are good civilians, but one of their main flaws is not standing up for oneself or others. People witness horrific events occur, but lack the courage or morality to tell others. There are times when peer pressure shoves its way into a person's mentality. Their moral compass spins in circles, trying to figure out how to solve the situation they are in. Though doing nothing is a con, it can supposedly be a pro. When an eyewitness is asked to explain a murder, they are often threatened to not speak up.

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Furthering on this Tyran (2004) found that when a person is presented with a voting option in a referendum where the result would be of financial cost to themselves, but would be morally right, specifically relevant to the Harm / Care and Fairness / Reciprocity foundations, voters tended to vote for the morally right option. This demonstrates that the connection between moral

Lewis argues that everyone has a inherent sense of right and wrong. This is observable through a man’s feeling of how people “ought” to behave. One should not confuse moral law with instinct, because if there are two conflicting instincts within a person, Moral Law will point to the weaker of the two instincts. Impulses in themselves, Lewis explains, are like keys on a piano. Neither key is good or bad on its own, but all the “right” keys within the correct context. Moral Law tells use which keys to play.

Daily we are faced with the perpetual issue of good versus evil? Right versus wrong, all the while attempting to find a safe middle ground on which to stand so we may distance ourselves from distasteful situations. Humanity often finds itself standing idly by, allowing others to make the hard decisions, letting apathy take over and being blindly lead. Nevertheless, for some this blind faith is not always a viable option

The difference between right and wrong and good versus evil can be simplified in a basic short story text. Flannery O ' Connor bases its concept of good versus evil in "A Good Man is Hard to Find." The characters justify this theory. Flannery O 'Conner, as a Catholic, saw the nature of good vs. evil and centers around the literature "A Good Man is Hard to Find," by utilizing the roles of these characters.

right and wrong share a very thin line. The right decision for some might be wrong for others and vice

Mill 's Utilitarianism and Ross ' Intuitionalism both use moral intuitions as core components of their moral theories, but their valuation of these intuitions in making morally sound decisions differ. I will argue that it is this misevaluation of moral intuition in the Utilitarian tradition that makes the moral theory unstable and prone to criticism. Ross ' deontological approach to moral intuitions provides a more believable, and morally acceptable account of the role these intuitions play in making ethical decisions. In this paper, I will begin with underlying both Ross ' and Mill 's valuation of moral intuitions in the framework of their moral theories, followed by a brief explanation of each philosopher 's view of “what makes an act moral”. Having established these I will, with the aid of a brief anecdote, describe my difficulties with Mill 's utilitarian approach to ethics. Finishing with an assessment of some utilitarian complaints about Ross ' theory. Ultimately Utilitarianism provides a commendable theory for widely applicable and practical moral action, but its inability to address conflicts with strong moral intuitions weakens its argument. Ultimately Ross ' more flexible, yet not relativistic, deontological intuitionalism becomes a more attractive moral theory.

Throughout history, humankind has always struggled with the line between man’s law and God’s law. Having to decide between them both, can have an effect on one's psyche. What's right or wrong? What's good or bad? In the moment of a dilemma, one can easily be affected by fear, judgment, and the people around you.

Choice and free will are necessary to maintain humanity, both individually and communally; without them, man is no longer human but a “clockwork orange”, a mechanical toy, as demonstrated in Anthony Burgess’ novel, “A Clockwork Orange”. The choice between good and evil is a decision every man must make throughout his life in order to guide his actions and control his future. Forcing someone to be good is not as important as the act of someone choosing to be good. This element of choice, no matter what the outcome, displays man’s power as an individual.

Introduction Published in the twentieth century, William David Ross’ The Right and the Good is one of the most important contributions to moral philosophy of its time. Within the text, Ross outlines arguments for his definitions of ‘the right’ and ‘the good,’ as well as what things are right and what things are good. This paper will focus on chapter five of The Right and the Good, entitled “What Things Are Good?” I will give an account of what is written in chapter five, including arguments, objections, and replies. The purpose of this paper is not to agree with or oppose the points that Ross makes, but rather to explain his points and the objections and responses that are proposed.

Dr. Camille should not continue the study according to the Natural Law Theory. The Natural Law Theory believes that "rightness of actions is determined by nature itself rather than by the laws and customs of societies or the preferences of individuals" (page 926). Furthermore, the Natural Law Theory consists of two main principles, the principle of double effect and the principle of totality (pages 928-929). Moreover, the principle of double effect focuses on the idea that each action has both a good and a bad effect (page 928). Also, the principle of double effect believes that actions must be morally good, the bad effect cannot be the mean in which the good effect is achieved, motivation must be the good effect only, and finally the good effect must be equivalent or greater than the bad effect (page 928).

The next stage involves a critical analysis of the just described theoretical systems. We will explore the factors and influences involved in a chosen Case Study where personal influences are involved. Thereafter, we will look into different approaches a Kantian and a Utilitarian would address the issue and the reasons behind. It will be imperative to understand the actual factors influencing decisions under each of the moral systems identified (Lukas 22).