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2.3 Moral Courage
2.3 Moral Courage
2.3 Moral Courage
Part II
THE ACT
Lesson 3
MORAL COURAGE
In resolving moral dilemmas, we are thus advised to guide our emotions with
reason, if not to totally suppress them. But reason, for many ethicists, is also not enough
in carrying out moral decisions.
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Notes in GE 5 – Ethics
- “That has nothing to do with me.”
- “How could you do this to me?”
- “It is not for me to judge.”
- “I only did it once.”
- “This is all your fault!”
- “Just let it slide.”
- “There is no use trying to change the system. It is just too strong.”
- “Nobody else is doing anything about it. Why should I?”
- “I might get into trouble.”
- “Do not make waves.”
- “Nobody ever gives me a break.”
Main Reference:
ETHICS: Principles of Ethical Behavior in Modern Society
by Jens Micah De Guzman et al.
Moral Courage, pages 75 – 83
Prepared by:
MICHAEL ANGELO F. EMPIZO
Saint Louis College, City of San Fernando, La Union
Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
October 15, 2020
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