Essays on Moral Code

COMM 495: Communications Studies Senior Capstone

Introduction The present portfolio is a compilation of different works that I completed throughout my studies at UMUC. They illustrate my understanding of the different communication theories and concepts that I learnt in these classes. In the first part of this portfolio, I presented my work samples and briefly explained their background and purpose. In the second part of the portfolio, I reflected upon the manner in which these works added to my body of knowledge and developed my communication, critical thinking, writing and analyzing skills. The final part of the portfolio is a resume. I believe that this ...

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While it is obvious that various cultures and even various groups of people may have different concepts of justice and the way it is exercised, there is probably no such thing as the universally accepted concept of justice. Nevertheless, people tend to respect those who stick to the vision of right and wrong, that is shared by the vast majority of the group. If someone tends to violate those principles, he or she deserves criticism or even punishment. On the other hand, a person who knows, understands and accepts the rules of the game, deserves respect and ...

Humanity and Morality

Friedrich Nietzsche The madman Where is God? he cried. I’ll tell you! You have killed him – you and I! We are all his murderers. But how did we do this? How were we able to drink up the sea? Who gave us the sponge to wipe away the entire horizon? What were we doing when we unchained this earth from its sun? Where is it moving to now? Where are we moving to? Away from all suns? Are we continually falling? And backwards Nietszche The Gay Science 125 The first important observation concerning Nietzsche’s text is that ...

An ethical dilemma is often referred to as a complicated situation which involves two conflicting mental ideas. In most of the cases, the issues addressed in the conflict are often based on moral imperatives. This, therefore, creates a situation where honoring one ideology means that the other one will have to be disgraced and in the process causing a great misunderstanding between the two parties involved. In some occasion, a situation like this is called an ethical paradox (White, 1992). In some of the cases, ethical dilemmas are often invoked in a bid to refute the moral code in ...

Personal Integrity

The moral compass includes my attitude to society, my family and myself and life persuasions that help me to build the relationships. Being a good human is one of the most significant things to me. From eastern Wisdom Traditions, I have got the idea of respect to my parents and siblings, elder and wiser people, women and people around me. I prefer to honor the traditions and rules of my culture and society. From my parents, I have decided that I cannot let down my relatives and people, which rely on me. I think this knowledge can help me ...

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Moral compass is a person's ability to consider good and bad things. Not that things that were declared good by somebody, and things that are good regardless of our opinions. It is believed that people should take care about the moral compass only if "The Good" really exists. I think that moral vision and moral compass are important because people need to follow rules to live honestly. My moral vision includes help to other people. I am a person with specific weaknesses, opportunities, and powers. When I was a child, I never saved and helped cats ...

Moral Compass

Moral vision is important when surmising what one’s morals truly are. My moral vision includes being aware of what I am doing at all times in context of a bigger picture. For example, is what I am doing a part of a greater moral picture and will it serve others or myself morally? I ask myself this question often when I am unsure of how to proceed in certain situations, and thus far, it has allowed me to lead a satisfying life. Values that allow me to anchor my moral vision include honesty, bravery, and generosity. I hear ...

Moral Compass

This essay is a discussion of what I feel on a personal level as what is right and also what is wrong. The essay will demonstrate how I can act accordingly when I am faced with decisions or judgment involving right or wrong. It is a reflection of myself in the context of moral values. The essay is a synthesis of personal value system and will incorporate experience, observations, independent inquiries, and ideas gained from learning wisdom traditions. There will also be a critical review of human values as well as the ethical challenges faced by business leaders. Further, ...

Alan Moore`s Watchmen may be considered to be one of the most controversial but capturing comic-book series ever made. Quotes from this comic book along with some characters have merged with pop culture forever, thus proving its uniqueness and gripping beauty. Moreover, this exceptional comic book presents reader with extraordinary portrayal of superheroes. Moore completely distorts all superhero clichés instead depicting real people with all their flaws and anxieties and without outstanding superpowers, the exception makes only Dr. Manhattan. Moreover, by manipulating and speculating with turning points in history of the US, like the Vietnam War or ...

Epic poem Aeneid composed by Virgil presents reader with legendary adventures of ancestor of the Romans – Aeneas. It reveals all the hardships and tricks of fortune that Aeneas had to overcome in order to get to Italy. Gods` intricacies along with glorious battles illuminate not only Aeneas`s thorny path to fulfill his duty but also shows characters` diversity and complexity. It should be mentioned that almost all characters in this poem are controversial and cannot be fully considered as positive or negative. Therefore, their actions may be considered to bear dichotomy which complicates their interpretation as well as ...

The play Othello composed by William Shakespeare portrays the tragedy of a character whose blind jealousy deprives him of everything he has. Due to its complexity and controversy, Othello was and remains a stumbling point for a lot of critics and researchers. Difficulty in the interpretation of this tragedy is caused by its characters` questionable morals. Moreover, with further analysis one may see that the theme of marital issues and betrayal in this tragedy is supported by another theme of morality and amorality which will determine the actions of not only the main character but that of everyone else. ...

Applying theories, concepts and models to Balfish Scenario

The main actors in these case in order of decreasing significance are Ada, Yuri and Helga. Ada’s actions in the case are best described by Kohlberg’s (1971) theory of moral development. Kohlberg (1971) asserts that morals are developed in three levels. The first two levels are evident in Ada’s behaviour in the following ways. True to Kohlberg’s assertion in level 1 of moral development, Ada at the beginning is seen to conform to the known moral code of good and bad in her assessment of the food poisoning complaints leveled against the organization. However, due ...

Many times, people are almost certainly motivated to act or not to take action by various factors. Hamlet is a play that focuses on the betrayals and the uncertainties that are involved as power shifts from one person to the next. From the outset, it is important to note that the play is set within a monarch but following the death of the beloved King Hamlet, the power does not devolve to his son but in a twist of fate, his brother, Claudius, takes over as the king. Ultimately, the play dramatizes the concept of revenge, justice, and moral ...

Food security is a situation whereby every person in region or nation has access to enough and nutritious food. A situation that most governments in the developing countries should work on to achieve development goals. Several cases of famine have been reported to cause deaths due to the insufficiency of food, inadequate shelter and lack of proper medical care (Singer, 234). As individuals, it is very hard to make a significant contribution to donations directed towards saving lives which are a moral activity. Singer argues that it is morally upright to help people from starving through gifts and giving ...

Primetime Program Analysis: AMC’s Better Call Saul

AMC’s Better Call Saul is a prequel or spin off to the critically acclaimed drama, Breaking Bad. It is a continuation of the themes of economic inequality, drugs and the usurpation of the American dream. Better Call Saul moves from Breaking Bad’s moral dilemma of a teacher at the verge of succumbing to cancer to a struggling attorney who has to contend with a rude and unwelcoming corporate world. It is an exploration of human vices that force individuals to break societal rules and in the end become outcasts. It tries to illuminate the problems inherent in ...

Facts of the Case

Luke has been working for the company on a project which involves developing a recently purchased land by the company in order to build an entertainment store on the land. Luke believes that as soon as the announcement for this project will be made, the real estate prices in the area will go down. Luke’s brother Owen lives in the neighborhood of the land. Owen recently told Luke that he got an average offer for his house recently. Owen is not sure about the offer and has asked Luke whether he should sell his house or wait for ...

Van Helsing as a Protector: The Role of the Vampire Hunter the Present-Day Vampire Culture

Abstract The vampire culture grew out of the Gothic genre and became extremely popular throughout the world. The first and most famous representative of the vampire cast is Dracula, who first appeared as a protagonist in Bram Stocker’s book with the same name. Dracula was created as a predator that hid within his threatening castle, and attacked helpless women. The author also introduced Van Helsing, the hero who acted as a protector of women and fought to destroy the monster. However, Van Helsing remained a less popular and well-known character as compared to the monster he hunted. In ...

Analytically, conflict arises against those who are sexually oriented different too often. This has resulted out of their endeavor to exert their place in society by seeking to pursue happiness in codes of behavior that is utterly abhorred by the community’s acceptable way of life. The pursuance of their rights and sexual privileges are the causal root of violence directed against them per se. In addition, to the above highlighted point, the ‘Defense Marriage Act’ was signed out of pressure from concerned parties and in the spirit and letter of tolerating change whose time had come. The ...