1. What makes an ethical person? Identify one person who have famously held fast to their principles despite opposition and even when doing so, placed them in danger.
2. Think of the person you know or know of (in real life or fiction) who has the strongest character and best ethical judgment. Describe the attributes of that person.
3. Discuss one of the following topics:
Honesty is the best policy.
The truth will set you free.
Honesty is something so tough and tempting. It demands self-denial and spiritual purity. Honesty counts even things that we may think simple and immaterial. Who doesn’t sometimes behave dishonestly?
You are allowed to tell a white lie once in a while to spare someone's feelings; that’s not wrong!
Is giving a bribe dishonest if I have to accomplish something?
To be honest with yourself, will make your life simple. Honesty is the best policy. Be honest and you are less likely to face any difficulties.
I try to be honest and treat others as I would like to be treated. I hope that others do the same. I believe it is very important to have empathy for one another.
If I am hungry and my family is starving, is it acceptable to s†éál food from the local supermarket?
2. Think of the person you know or know of (in real life or fiction) who has the strongest character and best ethical judgment. Describe the attributes of that person.
3. Discuss one of the following topics:
Honesty is the best policy.
The truth will set you free.
Honesty is something so tough and tempting. It demands self-denial and spiritual purity. Honesty counts even things that we may think simple and immaterial. Who doesn’t sometimes behave dishonestly?
You are allowed to tell a white lie once in a while to spare someone's feelings; that’s not wrong!
Is giving a bribe dishonest if I have to accomplish something?
To be honest with yourself, will make your life simple. Honesty is the best policy. Be honest and you are less likely to face any difficulties.
I try to be honest and treat others as I would like to be treated. I hope that others do the same. I believe it is very important to have empathy for one another.
If I am hungry and my family is starving, is it acceptable to s†éál food from the local supermarket?