SANICO, Sonnie Joy C.

GE9 – Code 4733

Let’s Analyze

Activity 2. Now that you know about ethics and a brief overview of some of the main
branches of philosophical thought about ethics. As well as introducing the central ideas
that relate to business and hospitality ethics and how these two areas of ethical study
are interrelated. In the space provided, supply the following of what is asked:

1. Give examples of how the law embodies morality.

If we are going to review The Philippine Constitution, its heart is of course
for the common good of the people. It is there to build a just and humane
society for the people, and to make it possible our laws should embody
morality. Since morality is the set of principles concerning the distinction
between good and bad or right and wrong, thus it is good to know that
morality is being embodied in our legal codes in order to protect
individuals. For example; we can find legal sanctions against killing,
robbing, and any physical and mental mistreatments to others.

2. Do you agree that morality is not necessarily based on the law but that the law gets
its real meaning from morality? Why or why not?
I do believe that influence of moral views is always present in human or shall
I say it is naturally innate in us, thus I can agree with the notion of law gets
its real meaning from morality. As they say, law is the reflection of our
morals. If we get to distinct what is good and bad or right and wrong, we can
make a sound rule or law for human to follow. Meaning, morality comes first
before we can set rules or laws.

3. Why is the social aspect the most important?

As human, social is the most important aspect of morality because of
course as human we are we really need to socialize or interact with others
in order for us to functionally live our full potential. And the manner of our
interaction and socialization with others is a direct reflection of our
morals.

4. Do you agree that what we need is a humanitarian ethics that includes both
religious and nonreligious systems? Why or why not?
In my own opinion, there is nothing wrong if we include both religious and
nonreligious systems in our humanitarian ethics so as long as people can
do what is good and what is right form him and for others. As they say, not
all religious people do what is right, and not all nonreligious people do wrong
 things. Therefore, the presence of these systems is not a guarantee but as
long as people stick to their morals and do what is right or good, then there
is no problem.

5. What are philosophy, epistemology, metaphysics, aesthetics, and logic, and how
do they differ from or relate to ethics?
Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and
existence, when considered as an academic discipline.
Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with knowledge, belief,
truth, falsity, certainty and perception.
Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles
of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance,
cause, identity, time, and space.
Aesthetics the branch of philosophy that deals with the principles of beauty
and artistic taste.
Logic is “the study of correct reasoning, especially regarding making
inferences.
Epistemology, Metaphysics, Aesthetics, Logic and Ethics are all branches of
Philosophy, just that Ethics is a branch of philosophy which seeks to
address questions about morality; that is, about concepts like good and bad,
right and wrong, justice, virtue, etc.