Mr. Edward T.

Felicia

ACTIVITY 01
GUEVARRA, EDWARD C.
1. Create a written scenario for moral valuation,
moral issue, moral decision and moral judgment
and moral dilemma.

John, a skilled surgeon, receives a call from his estranged

brother, Mike, who urgently needs a kidney transplant. John is a
match and is faced with the moral dilemma of whether to donate
his kidney, knowing it could save his brother's life, or prioritize
his own well-being and career aspirations. John values family
bonds and the importance of saving lives, but also values his
personal health and future prospects. The moral issue is whether
John should prioritize his own well-being or selflessly sacrifice
his kidney to save his brother's life. John decides to go through
with the kidney donation, believing that the bond with his
brother and the opportunity to save a life outweigh his own
ambitions. John's decision is seen as morally commendable by
some, as he demonstrates selflessness and love for his family,
while others may view it as morally questionable, as it potentially
compromises his own future. John faces a moral dilemma as he
must weigh his own needs and aspirations against the
opportunity to save his brother's life, ultimately making a
decision that carries both personal and ethical implications.
2. Why do we need punishments? Explain briefly.

We need punishments because they serve as a means

to maintain social order and enforce the rules and laws
that govern a society. Punishments are designed to
discourage individuals from engaging in harmful or
antisocial behavior by imposing negative consequences for
their actions. By holding individuals accountable for their
wrongdoings, punishments help to deter future
misconduct and promote a sense of fairness and justice
within a community. They also provide a mechanism for
victims to seek retribution or restitution, ensuring that
their rights are upheld and that they receive some form of
justice. Additionally, punishments can serve as a form of
rehabilitation, aiming to reform offenders and reintegrate
them into society as law-abiding citizens.

3. Explain what kind of attitude you had.

My attitude really differs from day to day, and

situations. If I like the person I would joke a lot and break
the awkwardness. If the person I'm talking with is someone
that I barely know I won't really start a conversation. I'm
also the type of person that won't back out from any fight,
because I don't like getting disrespected.
4. Discuss the Moral and Ethical doings.

Moral actions refer to behaviors that align with moral

principles or values, which are based on ideas of right and
wrong, good and bad, and what is considered virtuous or
just. Morality often involves considering the consequences
of one's actions on others and adhering to principles such
as honesty, fairness, and compassion.

Ethical actions, on the other hand, encompass behaviors

that conform to ethical standards or codes of conduct.
Ethics involves a broader examination of the principles
that guide human behavior, including considerations of
social norms, cultural values, and philosophical theories.
Ethical decision-making takes into account factors such as
equity, justice, and the rights and responsibilities of
individuals and communities.

Engaging in moral and ethical doings helps promote

harmonious and just relationships within communities and
fosters trust and cooperation among individuals. By
adhering to moral and ethical principles, individuals
contribute to the creation of a more compassionate,
equitable, and morally conscious society.
5. How do you know if a punishment is acceptable
and unacceptable.

I am not an expert when it comes to punishments, my

opinion might be biased and may not agree with yours. But
in determining the acceptability or unacceptability of a
punishment involves a lot of factors.

First factor is proportionality, a punishment should be

proportionate to the offense or sin committed. It should
not be too much or excessive and yet it shouldn't be too
soft. Being too soft or too hard in punishments have both
negative consequence.

Fairness and Equity, punishment should be applied equally

to whomever committed the offense, even if they're the
president, a rich man, a poor man, and no matter what
gender. Ethical standards, a punishment should comply
with human rights.

6. Make your own principle in 2 to 5 sentences.

My principle is always make logical decisions. In making

decisions we should always imply rational thinking and
analysis, we should never ever decide with our feelings.
This way any mistakes can easily avoided. To do this we
need to Gather Sufficient Information, Evaluate options,
Identify the problem carefully. In making decisions we
should always consider the consequences before reaching
a conclusion.
 7. Why people are having fear of punishments?

People fear punishments because of several reasons,

some of them are. Negative Consequences, punishments
are typically related with negative consequences like
physical pain, financial loss or the loss of something
valuable such as freedom, or damage to their name. Social
Impact, being a punished can lead to some social
repercussions such as discrimination, one example of this
is in our society convicted people are commonly
discriminated. They are labeled as dangerous, not
trusthworthy and other negative things.

8. Make your own list of right and wrong doings of

a person (10 each list will do)

RIGHT WRONG
Not stealing Stealing
Being honest Murder
Not Cheating Physical Abuse
Not Killing Rape
Avoiding the use of Illegal Use of Illegal
substance substances
Respecting people that deserves Lying
respect Theft
Integrity Being Corrupt
Being fair to everyone Not being considerate
Showing Compassion Discrimination
Continuous Self-Improvement Doesn't respect

anyone
9. Write a moral lesson in your life.

There is an event in my life that taught me a lot of

lesson, that is being poor. When my family is having a
financial problem, no one lent a hand or anything. Even our
blood relatives showed that they don't give a single care to
my mom, even though she helped them a lot.

This event taught me a lot of moral lessons. First one is

blood is not thicker than water, my friends showed more
concern than our relatives, if you're poor people will
discriminate you, if you have no money you have no power,
and it also taught me that money does indeed buy
happiness. People can lie all they want about money not
buying happiness but in my experience it's different.