Ethic and Marality

Hector Padilla
Prof. Amar Almasude
ENG 240
Essay on Ethics & Morality

There are a lot of situation in which ethical perspectives are in difference to another person's opinion on a similar subject matter. Ethics is a theory used to make moral decisions. It does not rely on religion, society or culture; it only depends on the individuals themselves (Merriam-Webter, 1981). Each person has established themselves looking over his/her asking them self "am I doing the right thing?" Ethics is what a person does when no one is watching. Whether it is a business or a government entity, they all expect their employees to behave ethically. Morality is defined as a system or code that we humans use to differentiate between right and wrong. This structure could be consequential from a number of factors: religion, culture, and upbringing (Merriam-Webter, 1981). It is easier said than done to determine what an individual's morals are, but going further to establish how we came to possess those morals is even more single-minded. Educating the difference among right and wrong would provide expectation for a moral ethical future.
What are ethics? Webster defines ethics as "a set of moral principles" or "a theory or system of moral values". A person's ethics can depend on how he grew up, his education, his religious preference and his life experiences. Life experiences more than anything else can define a person's ethical nature. A bad experience can leave a person jaded and more apt to lead a more unethical lifestyle while another person with positive ethical experiences is likely to have a positive influence within his life. As a person moves into different stages of life his personal (and professional) ethics may clash with others depending on his viewpoint. Much of a person's personality is derived from his or her parents or the people with whom they live.  One's behaviors are a reflection of his or her upbringing. 
To grow to be a better person, people must practice...