Exploring Ethical Growth: Integrating Morality, Compassion, and Honesty

Reflection on Morality and Ethical Growth Name Institutional Affiliation Course name Instructor’s name Assignment due date Reflection on Morality and Ethical Growth Taking this course has helped me understand what it means to be moral and the importance of morality in maintaining a stable structure in the society. I believe I should always strive to be moral because my actions define who I am and affect the safety of other people in my community. The materials and discussions thus far have been an opportunity for me to reflect on my views on morality based on core principles in the subject. Being moral means living with INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, and HONESTY, even when no one is watching. It also involves taking responsibility for my choices, apologizing when I am wrong, and repairing the harm I cause in the world. As I reflect on the material from this unit, I recognize that studying ethics has both challenged and enriched my perspective about what it truly means to live morally. I was particular challenged by the concept of moral relativism and how it affects an individual’s view on morality. Moral relativism argues that moral judgments are influenced by cultural, societal, or personal standpoints rather than being universal truths (Thiroux & Krasemann, 2014). This idea challenged me because I often believed that right and wrong were definitive truths applicable in all situations. However, reading about moral relativism helped me understand that cultural norms, religion, and upbringing contribute to how people interpret morality. For example, something that might be considered disrespe