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This morality course has been one of the most interesting and one of the most informative courses that I have taken so far at SLUH. Not only is it interesting and thought provoking, but also I found it very informative and helpful. I never knew that there was so much to it. I really liked the methods we studied to help make the right choice when put in difficult situations. I personally chose the OPTION method, but all of them make a good fit, it is just personal choice as to what is best for you. I personally didn't ever think about just how hard it would be to make the correct moral decision when put it a such a position. I was never aware of all of the different factors influencing, and all of the different options one could make. It led me to wonder, is there always a right answer or solution? I don't think so. Sometimes, I think, there may not even be a good way out, but it is up to us to choose the best one possible. I do think that this has helped me though. Since I was never aware of the ins and outs before, I had no way of knowing how to help myself make good choices. Now I know that I will consider these concepts that we learned in class, and remember the stories and things we talked about. Things such as the video on My Lai, and the business ethics videos will always stick with me. I do also think, though, that now that I know all of these things, the issues become more complicated. Before I didn't have to worry about all the different possibilities because I didn't now what they were. Although decisions may be more complicated now, I think that they will be much better. Also, I think that my research project helped me learn more about morality in everyday life. I did a book ingestion of Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" (see the link on the home page) which was about lifeconcentration camps, and his own psychologic theory called "logotherapy." I saw the injustices of the concentration camps, and his vivid portrail made them seem very real. I was very impressed by his reaction to these, and how he helped others.
I am very glad that I have had this class. Although I don't think that I am put in testing situations that often, the occasions do arise, and I feel much more educated. I am scared to think sometimes about what could have happened if I were in a truly important situation before this knowledge. It serves as a good connector and reminder of first semester. I like to think of it as I was still in the cave before taking this second semester class on morality. I was in the dark, but I didn't know any better. Now that I know that I am out, and see that others need help, it is up to those who have learned about it to tell them about it, trying to bring them to the light. Also, as a final note, I thought the business ethics were extremely interesting. I was amazed that people would be so greedy that they would feel the need for more money so much so that they would risk their whole career for it. Like we had talked about in class, what can one do with another billion dollars? I thought that the people who made sure that their workers were happy and content and well treated often were happier than those who felt the need to manipulate more money into their hands. Those who took care of their workers and really cared about their people for the most part, were still multi-millionaires, and could be much happier with themselves, and much prouder on the whole. I would like to think that if I were ever privelaged enough to be in their position that I could make the right choice like some did, and be ocntent with who I am, and caring for my employees and company, not just solely focused on myself. |
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