Composing An Ethical Story: Right And Wrong Behavior (Essay Sample)

COMPOSING AN ETHICAL STORY
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INTRODUCTION
Ethics is an important tool needed in today's society. It is a branch of philosophy that involves defending, systematizing and recommending the concept of right and wrong behaviour. The term is derived from a Greek word Ethos which means custom, habit, character or disposition. Ethics covers the following dilemmas, how to live a good life, our rights and responsibilities, the language of right and wrong, moral decision based on what is good and bad.
Ethical concepts are derived from religions, philosophies and culture. They infuse debate on controversial issues in contemporary society. They are grouped into four categories. The principle of respect for autonomy, stating that we have an obligation to respect the decision made by others concerning their lives, the principle of beneficence stating that we have an obligation to bring good in all our actions, the principle of nonmaleficence whereby we have an obligation not to harm others and the principle of justice where we have an obligation to provide others with whatever they are owed or deserve. Character is nurtured through ethical stories, fables, fairy tale, and currently, movies are an essential tool in promoting good morals in the society.
Narrative
At childhood ethical stories were given to instil a certain moral lesson that would help them even at old age. A lion lay asleep in the forest resting. A timid little mouse came upon him and in fear tried to get away but ran across lion's nose. Roused from his sleep, the lion tried to kill her. "Spare me" begged the poor mouse. "Please let me go and I will be in your debt". The lion was amused to think that the mouse would help him, but he let her go. Some day later while hunting, the lion was trapped in a hunter's net. Unable to free himself, he roared and mouse heard and recognized the voice. The mouse came to the lion's rescue and gnawed through the rope and soon the lion was free. "You laughed when I said I would repay you", said the mouse, "Now you know that even a mouse can help a lion."
The moral of the story was kindness is never wasted. Every good deed has a way of getting back to us. Therefore the spirit of kindness has been deeply rooted in my culture of interaction with people. This has taught me how to live a right and harmonious life. Man is not an island and it's the virtue of kindness that brings us together and helps to deal with our daily life struggles.
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