Leah Jean L.

Gaba                                                   Ethics
3 BSA-3                                                                      Assignment #3:
Argumentative Essay
 

Our Emotions/Feelings as Part of Our Decision Making

            In our daily lives, whether we want it or not, we always need to do the decision
making or perhaps to choose whether we do this or that. But decision making is not just a
role or responsibility of our mind or our thinking, it also involves our heart for our feelings
and emotions regarding the situation. Some might argue that in order to make a better
judgment or have the best result, you have to use your head not your heart, but that is not
fully true. Why? Because yes you have to use your head, but also it is very important to
never neglect your feelings, let it plays a role in your daily life and decision-making.

            Researchers like Charles Darwin scientifically study emotions. He suggested that
emotional displays could also play an important role in safety and survival. If you
encountered a hissing or spitting animal, it would clearly indicate that the creature was
angry and defensive, leading to you back off and avoid possible danger. Hence,
understanding the emotional displays of others gives us clear information about how we
might need to respond in a particular situation. (Cherry, 2020) With that, it plays a crucial
role in understanding people around us and vice versa. When we talk and communicate
with others, we show our emotions for them to understand what we feel as of that moment
and for them fully understand what we are trying to convey. If we need our emotions to
communicate and understand each other effectively, then we also need our emotions in our
decision-making in order for us and the people around us to decide on such a thing or
situation. After all, as the famous quotation states “no man is an island”, we need each
other for us to continue living in this world and for that to happen, we must be able to
communicate, understand and give each other considerations in our lives. But yes, some
may argue and say that you shouldn’t let your emotion get in the way or else it will be your
weakness and people might use that against you. Indeed, some people really just take
advantage of others' weaknesses for their own gain. But other people are other people and
you are you. Some may it as a weakness but you may make it and see it as your strength,
to be able to live with others, be considerate of them and care for them as you also care for
yourself. If we will be able to use it at our control it will allow us to respond appropriately and
build deeper, more meaningful relationships with our friends, family, and loved ones. It also
allows us to communicate effectively in a variety of social situations, from dealing with work
or job, school, and other stuff.

            Our time today, really changed a lot. Perhaps because we already learned from the
past or maybe not. Because of the past happenings, some believe that you do not need
your emotions for decision making and it will just be a hindrance to your success, while
others believe it is extremely a great factor. But no matter what you believe in, it’s up to you
on how you want to live. Do you want to be on your own enjoying the comfort of your own
space and never let emotion get in the way of your life? Or you want to enjoy the company
of others and learn how to communicate effectively with your emotion. There is no right or
wrong answer, by the way, just you and your decision. So, what’s your decision?