HUMAN BEINGS,

CULTURE AND
MORAL CHOICES

GROUP 1
HUMAN NATURE
Human beings are inherently social
creatures, driven by a range of
emotions, desires, and instincts.
Our cognitive abilities enable us to
make decisions and choices, often
influenced by our surroundings and
upbringing.
CULTURE

Culture encompasses the beliefs,

customs, traditions, and values
shared by a group of people.
It shapes our worldview, perceptions,
and behaviors, influencing our moral
compass and ethical decision-making.
Cultural Diversity
The world is rich in cultural
diversity, with each society having its
own norms and practices.
Understanding and respecting
cultural differences is vital for
fostering harmony and cooperation
among diverse communities.
Moral Development
Moral development refers to the
process through which individuals
acquire their sense of right and
wrong.
It is influenced by various factors,
including cultural teachings, familial
upbringing, and personal experiences.
Ethical Dilemmas
Ethical dilemmas arise when
individuals are faced with conflicting
moral principles or choices.
These dilemmas often require careful
consideration and may involve
weighing the consequences of actions
on oneself and others.
Cultural Relativism vs.
Universal Ethics
Cultural relativism argues that moral
standards are relative to cultural norms
and vary across societies.
Universal ethics posits that certain
moral principles are applicable to all
human beings regardless of cultural
differences.
Moral Agency

Moral agency refers to the capacity

of individuals to make autonomous
moral decisions.
Cultivating moral agency involves
critical thinking, empathy, and a
sense of responsibility towards others.
 There are Three (3)
Attributes of Human
Uniqueness
Attributes of Human Uniqueness
1. Personhood - morality is rooted in the
personhood of an individual. A person is not
born with a complete or perfect personhood, but
has all the potentials to become a unique and
special individual. The society, with all the
established institutions within it, provides
avenues for one to create what kind of ideal
person he or she strongly desires to realize. His
or her choices, decisions and judgements will be
essential to his or her self-realization.
Attributes of Human Uniqueness
2. Family - The family is a product of a particular
culture. Since the family is the basic unit of
society, it is therefore, the primary source of
morality. Parents are the first teachers of right
and wrong. They approve and disapprove the
actions and decisions of their children. They teach
and show children the ideal things that could help
them become better individuals and members of
their family and society.
Attributes of Human Uniqueness

3. Culture - Today, culture is influenced

largely by mass media. It is seen as an
effective channel in the transmission of
cultural messages-whether widely accepted
or not-to society.
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