The three topics I found interesting during this course are Ethics of care, Confucianism, and Deontology. Ethics of care is interesting because it can be applied to almost anything, and it is about keeping a community together and treating others with respect. This works not only for personal relationships but also for business relationships. Ethics of care is about caring about who you are interdependent with because it benefits you and them. I like how versatile it is. It made me reflect on myself and what I can do to better my relationships with others. It has also shown me how I can apply this tool to my life in all aspects. If we do not have ethics of care, then whatever we do can be considered selfish but also self-destructive because without caring about others, it hurts ourselves, how we live, and the choices we make in the future.
Confucianism is interesting because it is about being true to oneself by following a path we choose and sticking to it regardless of the choices we make. It all leads back to the path we have chosen but also helps others follow the role that they are in. It is important to follow my chosen path to play the part I want to play and assist others while in my position so they can do the same. Regardless of the choices, I may make that could stray me from the path, I will always find my way back because it is how I view and live my life. This has helped me to think more about the path I have chosen and how I intend to follow it.
Deontology is interesting for some of the same reasons Confucianism was about being true to oneself and doing right because you believe it’s right. As opposed to doing right but not believing it or doing it for the wrong reasons. It is about respect for others and yourself when making choices. The story about Superman following his beliefs and almost dying for them because of what was right has really resonated with me. Standing up for what you believe can be challenging, but it will always keep you true to yourself if you can stand by them no matter what. Doing this assignment helped me reflect on the choices I have made and about choices I may make in the future.
Learning about these topics and applying them to real-life situations can guide me to where I want to be in life. I can also use them to help others who need help and guidance. It also has made me want to be more vigilant in standing by my beliefs and holding to them. These assignments have helped me deepen my thoughts about the role I want to be in, the path I have chosen, my beliefs, and the relationships between friends, family, and coworkers. What I can take away from these tools is how to apply them to my life to be a better person.