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    The document discusses four cross-points that shape who a person is: physical, interpersonal, societal, and historical. It examines the relationship between ethics and culture, considering the view of cultural relativism that moral codes are determined by individual cultures. However, this view leads to absurd consequences like being unable to criticize other cultures or accept moral progress. Therefore, ethics should not be reduced to only cultural standards or dismiss cultural beliefs. When facing moral problems, a mature individual should determine their involvement, ensure they have the facts, and identify all stakeholders affected. Ethical issues involve clarifying if an action is right or wrong and determining if it aligns with general ethical standards or dilemmas.

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    The document discusses four cross-points that shape who a person is: physical, interpersonal, societal, and historical. It examines the relationship between ethics and culture, considering the view of cultural relativism that moral codes are determined by individual cultures. However, this view leads to absurd consequences like being unable to criticize other cultures or accept moral progress. Therefore, ethics should not be reduced to only cultural standards or dismiss cultural beliefs. When facing moral problems, a mature individual should determine their involvement, ensure they have the facts, and identify all stakeholders affected. Ethical issues involve clarifying if an action is right or wrong and determining if it aligns with general ethical standards or dilemmas.

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    The document discusses four cross-points that shape who a person is: physical, interpersonal, societal, and historical. It examines the relationship between ethics and culture, considering the view of cultural relativism that moral codes are determined by individual cultures. However, this view leads to absurd consequences like being unable to criticize other cultures or accept moral progress. Therefore, ethics should not be reduced to only cultural standards or dismiss cultural beliefs. When facing moral problems, a mature individual should determine their involvement, ensure they have the facts, and identify all stakeholders affected. Ethical issues involve clarifying if an action is right or wrong and determining if it aligns with general ethical standards or dilemmas.

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    MAKING INFORMED

    DECISIONS
    Epimeleia he auto- know thyself

    Ramon C. Reyes “man and


    historical action”, explained
    that “who one is” is a cross-
    point.
    FOUR CROSS-POINTS
    PHYSICAL
    -one who is, firstly is a function of physical events in the
    past and material factors in the present that one did not
    have a choice in.
     INTERPERSONAL
    -relationship from parents and siblings, etc.
    SOCIETAL
    -shaped by the society ( CULTURE ).
    HISTORICAL
    -one’s people’s history shapes “who one is “ right now.
    CULTURE AND ETHICS
    What is the relationship between ethics and one own’s culture?
     A common opinion many people hold is that
    one’s culture dictates what is right or wrong
    for an individual. For such people, the saying
    “when in Rome, do as Romans do” . This
    simply implies that one’s culture is
    inescapable, that is, one has to look into the
    standards of her society to resolve all her
    ethical questions with finality.
    CULTURAL RELATIVISM
    -position that claims that there is no such thing as objective truth in the
    realm of morality.
    -there is no correct moral code that all cultures must follow.
    -each culture has its own standard of right and wrong .

    REDUCTIO AD ABSURDUM
    -argument which first assumes that the claim in question is correct , in
    order to show the absurdity that will ensue if the claim is accepted as
    such.
    3 ABSURD CONSEQUENCES OF ACCEPTING THE
    CLAIM OF CULTURAL RELATIVISM
    1. If cultural relativism was correct, then one
    cannot criticize the practices or beliefs of
    another culture anymore as long as that culture
    thinks that what it is doing is correct.
    2. If cultural relativism was correct , then one
    cannot even criticize the practices or beliefs of
    one’s own culture.
    3. If cultural relativism was correct, then one
    cannot even accept that moral progress can
    happen.
    ETHICS ,therefore should neither be reduced
    to one’s own cultural standards, nor should
    it simplistically dismiss one’s unique cultural
    beliefs and practices
    MORAL PROBLEMS
    What must a morally mature individual do when
    she is confronted with a moral problem?

    1.Determine our level of involvement in the case


    at hand.
    2.We need to make sure of the facts.
    3.Identify all the people (stakeholders) , who may
    potentially be affected by the implication of a
    moral situation or by our concrete choice of
    action
    ETHICAL PROBLEMS OR
    ISSUES
    Clarify whether a certain action is morally good
    or wrong.
    Determine whether a particular action in
    question can be identified with a generally
    accepted ethical or unethical action.
    Presence of an ethical dilemma.
    INDIVIDUAL OR SELF

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