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Written Task 2 (Reason and impartiality)

Name: Justin Jayron L. Jimenea Year/Section: CRIM 13

1. What is impartiality? Is it necessary to be impartial? Explain briefly your answer. 10 points

Impartiality is the principle of making decisions or judgments without favoritism, bias, or

external influence. It involves treating all parties or individuals fairly, relying on objective criteria
rather than personal preferences. Being impartial means maintaining a neutral and unbiased
stance, free from external pressures or undue influence.

2. Think of a situation in which you showed impartiality in your decision. What are the reasons that
prompted you to be impartial? How did you feel after making your decision? 15 points

I was a judge of a story telling in our school when we conducted this contest in English month.
There are a lot of contestant who are my friends and they were actually telling me if I have the
right to make a choice whether who will win I should choose in any one of them. However, there
is this one contestant from other section who standout the most. With this reason alone, I
became impartial and let this contestant win the competition. I felt very great on my side
because I stay true for what it is right. No bias and unfair treatment at all. Just pure fair
competition.

Read the Old Man and the Scorpion below. The story illustrates impartiality and reason. What is
the message of the story? On the space provided, write your reflections on and insights drawn
from the story. 20 points
The Old Man and the Scorpion

One morning after finishing his meditation by the river, an old man saw a scorpion
floating helplessly in the water. As the scorpion washed closer to the tree, the old man stretched
himself out on one of the long roots that branched into the river and reached out to rescue the
drowning creature. However, as soon as he touched it the scorpion stung him. Instinctively, the
old man withdrew his hand in pain. A moment later he regained his balance and again stretched
out his hand to save the scorpion. This time the scorpion stung him so badly that his hand
became swollen, bloody, and very painful. At that moment a passerby saw the old man stretched
out on the root struggling in pain and shouted “Hey old man! What’s wrong with you? Only a
fool would risk his life for the sake of an ugly, evil creature. Don’t you know you could kill
yourself trying to save that ungrateful scorpion? The old man turned his head. Looking into the
stranger’s eyes, he said calmly “My friend, just because it is the scorpion’s nature to sting that
does not change my nature to save.”
 The narrative of the old man and the scorpion underscores the inherent goodness
within individuals and their unwavering commitment to compassion in challenging situations.
The old man's persistent efforts to save the scorpion, despite being stung, demonstrate a
profound understanding that genuine compassion transcends self-interest and is not contingent
on receiving gratitude. His unwavering character, acknowledging the scorpion's nature while
remaining dedicated to his compassionate values, highlights the resilience of principles in
difficult circumstances. This story encourages reflection on the transformative impact of
kindness, the unconditional nature of assistance, and the potential for acts of goodwill to
instigate positive change. Ultimately, it prompts contemplation on the consequences of our
actions in fostering a more compassionate and empathetic world.