Essays on Bystander Effect

The case of Kitty Genovese was witnessed by almost 38 bystanders and it is inferred that the bystander effect was implied in this situation resisted the witnesses to help Genovese. The bystander effect implies that when the number of witnesses is high during an emergency, then they are less likely to consider providing any kind of assistance. This notion is found to prominent than the notion that implies that the urban stimulation of society makes the prevalence of an emergency less apparent (Dovidio et al., 2006). Therefore, Genovese’s case is considered to be highly effected by the increased ...

As Sadcheva and colleagues (162) reasonably note, “the question of whether morality is an objective truth gleaned from nature or a socially constructed concept has been important in the philosophical study of ethics as well». In the editorial titled The Moral Instinct, Steven Pinker cultivates a rather controversial and ambiguous issue of human moral judgments, moral decisions/choices and moral dispositions. Thereby, the provocative nature of the author’s argument reveals itself as early as the introduction points to the blurred and seemingly inexplicable standards we evaluate the worth of particular prominent figures in terms of their compliance with moral ...

It is not human nature to run towards trouble, but instead away from it. Human beings possess an innate sense that requires them to bear witness to tragedy, drama, and triumph alike, but does not force them into action. There are exceptions to the rule without a doubt, though these are relatively few and in most cases will inspire others to act. Without those who work against their own nature as human beings however the inactivity and inability to intervene when needed is a very human characteristic. It is easier to stand by and do nothing than it is ...