Why should the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few? What supreme debt does a given individual owe to the rest of humanity -- if any at all? As a species, humans have established a somewhat peculiar sense of moral responsibility towards their peers. Due to their cooperative, colonial nature, humankind’s cultural stability relies heavily upon collaborative efforts between its members. Consequently, an innate recognition towards the value of life has found itself deep seated human character, which, although not often mentioned, plays a paramount role in maintaining the commonplace notion of cordial ethics within society. As stated in the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics’ document “A Framework for Thinking Ethically”(C. André, D. DeCosse, K. O. Hanson, M. R. McLean, M. J. Meyer, D. Moberg, T. Shanks, M. Velasquez. 2009,) there are “at least five different sources of ethical standards” (C. André et al., 2009) commonly employed in modern society during quotidian life and in response to moral dilemmas: the Utilitarian, Rights, Fairness, Common Good, and Virtue approaches. The respective reasonings behind each of said methods are *commonly* brought into consideration whilst attempting to logically determine the ideal virtuous response to trying ethical quandaries such as those presented by M. Atwood in his pensive 1983 short story “Bread”. *Although* differing in *specifics*, said __________ *share a common ____* ***in the regard that each of the five, regardless of the means used to achieve their goals***, are *employed* with an aim to attain *the most favourable* outcome for *humanity as a whole.* [ELABORATE -- the ethics *reflect* the nature of *society*, the less harm done, the better for the collective.] {{But what if humans were independent creatures? If survival was no longer dependant upon communal efforts, would people’s morals not tailor themselves to reflect their way of life? reliant Through the collective civilization ____, which, although varying slightly in differing geographical and cultural settings, serves as a Accordingly, a general outline for the basis of what actions and thoughts should be considered right or wrong in society. This is commonly referred to as the ethical code. Adhere to Although precise opinions or details regarding specific fields undergo mild fluctuations based on geographical location and political or religious upbringings, modern civilization appears to have developed a relatively unanimous view on what should be regarded as (Talk about modern society’s/”Framework for Thinking Ethically”’s view on utilitarian approach, explain why it’s different in circumstances.) Whereas in the case of “Bread”, a utilitarian approach would *look like* _____________ -In introduction : introduce why “Bread” is considered a moral quandary -In introduction : state why the circumstances presented in “Bread” allow for an unpopular response due to the change in personal/societal needs/condition.
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-In body : Discuss in depth concept of how morals are formed
- Delve into circumstances presented in “Bread” and why modern societal expectations are no longer relevant (no longer dependant upon them, no longer affected by their opinions)
-Conclusion : Improvised to hell.
towards their race -- a set of moral obligations moulded by the societal dependence
With exceptions of course,
Morals are not *innate*, although they are *formed* *quickly* and *instinctively*, there is no such thing as an unadulterated, *pure* *set* of ideals; (humans *adapt* to their environment, *no more, no less*.) When put in The *form* of their worldviews reflect the *world they are raised in*. When the concept of *ethical approach* is dismissed, the ideal conclusion in the *case* of Atwood’s dilemma, is evidently for the protagonist to prioritize her own well-being over that of her sister’s; (So why is it that such a situation is presented as a moral quandary? In terms of rationale, a definitively superior option is present, yet, nevertheless, readers’ opinions are far from consistent, *but why*? The answer is quite simple: within the comfort that is modern-day society, every life is to be considered of equal value -- by decree of law, all humans, regardless of any previous actions, positive or negative, are to be treated What most ____ do not take into account, however, is that the famine scenario in “Bread” takes place in far differing circumstances to those of peaceful societal living. Niccolo Machiavelli’s
-In body : Discuss in depth concept of how morals are formed
- Delve into circumstances presented in “Bread” and why modern societal expectations are no longer relevant (no longer dependant upon them, no longer affected by their opinions)
-Conclusion : Improvised to hell.
towards their race -- a set of moral obligations moulded by the societal dependence
With exceptions of course,
Morals are not *innate*, although they are *formed* *quickly* and *instinctively*, there is no such thing as an unadulterated, *pure* *set* of ideals; (humans *adapt* to their environment, *no more, no less*.) When put in The *form* of their worldviews reflect the *world they are raised in*. When the concept of *ethical approach* is dismissed, the ideal conclusion in the *case* of Atwood’s dilemma, is evidently for the protagonist to prioritize her own well-being over that of her sister’s; (So why is it that such a situation is presented as a moral quandary? In terms of rationale, a definitively superior option is present, yet, nevertheless, readers’ opinions are far from consistent, *but why*? The answer is quite simple: within the comfort that is modern-day society, every life is to be considered of equal value -- by decree of law, all humans, regardless of any previous actions, positive or negative, are to be treated What most ____ do not take into account, however, is that the famine scenario in “Bread” takes place in far differing circumstances to those of peaceful societal living. Niccolo Machiavelli’s