Morality and Ethics?

[cheat-master30]

What moral code/system do you live by, if any? There are, many of these kinds of systems, but a quick run down of some of them:

1. Utilitarianism- Based on happiness/utility, greatest happiness for greatest number of people.
2. Deontological ethics- Based on duty.
3. Virtue Ethics
4. Contractarianism- Contract on behaviour, aka people have decided to behave morally because it's in their best interests.
5. Egoism- Do what's in our own self interests all the time as standard behaviour, aka everything done to benefit the indivual and that's about it.
6. Subjectivism- No objective moral code, aka moral opinions based on feelings.
7. Relativism- The sense of what's right depends on the society and social group you're in.

And probably a lot of others. Aka:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Ethical_theories

Of course, try to be reasonable in this topic, and not immediately act as if someone is morally wrong/mistake/evil as a result of what's said. As difficult as that may be if someone is egoist/goes by Ayn Rand style Objectivism, or if they believe that politicians should go by what Machiavelli said in The Prince (two very, very likely unpopular theories that get a LOT of criticism, and could easily cause flame wars).

[cheat-master30]

Bump for opinions.

[orga the alien]

Nothing on that list really describes me.

[cheat-master30]

So, what does describe you?

[Mario15632]

I'm really self-disciplined, and I try to do what is in my best interest, and once in a while, help the common good. Some people say I am too hard on my self.

[cheat-master30]

Hmm. Not sure what that is, semi egoism mixed with deontology to an extent, maybe with a bit of utilitarianism.

[Mario15632]

No... More of a Spartan type.

[kyledude92107]

I just do what's best for myself, but at the same time will not negatively affect anyone. I also live by the common standards of what's right and wrong.

What would that be?

[Chrisjh0223]

Out of the brief list in the topic creator's original post, I have to go with "Relativism- The sense of what's right depends on the society and social group you're in."

I believe in respecting other people's values, and making a kind connection. Take the Japanese people for instance, they're in a reverse lifestyle of us casual Americans. While the American people are more likely to talk about financial successes and many other personal experiences out in public, the Japanese are far less likely to talk about such things, they are more reserved and traditional. They also believe in strict religious doctrine, America is a more free religious center.

Even the casual business sector of Japan has regulational aspects. For instance, if you were to be at the cash register of a mom and pop store you would see a tray of business cards and a sheet or a collection of sheets with instructions. You then obey what is listed on them. Here in America, it's just a stack of business cards on the table and you simply take one and slide it into your pocket/wallet without a mere thought.

So long evaluation short, I adopt to the customs of the culture I'm in.

[cheat-master30]

I just do what's best for myself, but at the same time will not negatively affect anyone. I also live by the common standards of what's right and wrong.

What would that be?

Beats me. Somewhat egoist, but possibly mixed with one of the others. This is why morality/ethics is such a difficult topic to explain and argue for and against, because people don't just go with one moral code but usually some hybrid of multiple of them.

Out of the brief list in the topic creator's original post, I have to go with "Relativism- The sense of what's right depends on the society and social group you're in."

I believe in respecting other people's values, and making a kind connection. Take the Japanese people for instance, they're in a reverse lifestyle of us casual Americans. While the American people are more likely to talk about financial successes and many other personal experiences out in public, the Japanese are far less likely to talk about such things, they are more reserved and traditional. They also believe in strict religious doctrine, America is a more free religious center.

Even the casual business sector of Japan has regulational aspects. For instance, if you were to be at the cash register of a mom and pop store you would see a tray of business cards and a sheet or a collection of sheets with instructions. You then obey what is listed on them. Here in America, it's just a stack of business cards on the table and you simply take one and slide it into your pocket/wallet without a mere thought.

So long evaluation short, I adopt to the customs of the culture I'm in.

Thanks for your explanation. Makes sense, nothing much against it personally.

Random note: I love it when people on message boards say something 'is unethetical'/'is morally wrong'. Best reaction? To you maybe, but I think it's perfectly morally fine 'Mr I think Everyone Should Act Exactly Like Me Because I'm a Moron'. Sorry, just ranting.