Virtue Essays

Abstract: Price gouging arises when, in the wake of a disaster, retailers roughly increase their prices for basic commodities to gain more revenue. The majority of people believe that price gouging is immoral others that it is a fully justified behaviour. The rationale of this document is to investigate a …

The main goal of any ethical theory is to do what’s right and good. All theories involve following moral rules or acting in accordance with chosen ethical values. Sometimes what is right and good, the rules, or the values are common to different theories. There is overlap in the theories …

During the year 1899, in the state of Virginia, there was a man named Mr. John Walter Wayland who, at the time, entered into a contest with only the hopes of coming out as the winner. Many years ago, The Baltimore Sun came up with a competition for the best …

1. The ethical pressure and dilemmas of the BP Oil spill stem from the severity of the situation and long term impact of this disaster. From a society aspect to the environmental hazards, everybody has been, and will be affected long term. The ethical issues in this case is the …

When you have a moral dilemma in the workplace, what do you do? Do you stand up for what you believe? Do you go against your moral fiber? Do you question the ethics of your superiors? This question has plagued many throughout time. Scott (2002) explains how Aristotle believed, “a …

Casablanca is a 1942 American romantic drama film directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid, and featuring Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre and Dooley Wilson. Set during World War II, it focuses on a man torn between, in the words of one …

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare because they are difficult.”-SENECA Success, ultimately, essentially and above everything else, fully depends on the ability, boldness as well as courage for completion of any work. Stamina of mind, willpower, dedication …

The ideal person that is described according to Confucius is a superior or noble person. A perfect person that can see beyond of what usual or normal people can see. It is called Junzi. This person is not born from in a day, but it is prepared to show his …

Behavior is the most important thing in generosity. It is the habit of giving without expecting anything in return. It can involve offering time, assets or talents to aid someone in need. Often equated with charity as a virtue, generosity is widely accepted in society as a desirable trait. It …

I shall strive to be truthfull in my word and actions at all times. I will not purposefully deceive for purpose of personal gain. I may tell little white lies in situations where feelings my be hurt by telling the truth (ex. bad meal, new haircut looks awful..etc). I will …