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¶ … Values
Generally, I believe that it is important to be truthful to others and more importantly to oneself, to have a love of truth. This is typically described as an intellectual curiosity but I believe that curiosity is much deeper and is important to ending one's own suffering, which I believe is the natural condition of all beings.
I believe that it is important to be just and fair in my treatment of others and in my general opinions and decisions. Most people in the world know what is right in most situations but they do not have the combination of restraint and active will or courage to do the right thing. This is perhaps the most unnecessary and inexplicable cause of harm to human society.
I believe that it is important to be reasonable in the sense of reconsidering one's original position. It is not only important for getting along in society, but it also allows one to get past false understandings which may come from impulsive and misguided self-interest. Being reasonable allows one important avenue to...
This expresses itself through sensitivity and tolerance of others, even when their actions are disagreeable.
I believe that it is important to be contemplative, being observant of one's internal environment, thoughts as well as emotions. The mind plays a huge part in creating one's reality and if it is important to understand its processes.
Lastly, I believe that it is important to be strong in the sense of being resilient and firm in one's values. Part of the reason for this value is because it is useful for survival but also in order to strengthen and preserve the prior five values.
Oftentimes, my desire to be compassionate and reasonable with others conflicts with my respect for the truth and justice. I am very open in the range of people I associate with and befriend and sometimes they…
This can ultimately become the justification for refusal to euthanize a person even if they have given their permission. While the rights of the individual must be respected, even if they wish to die, others cannot, must not, accede to the individuals' wishes if they do not agree with it. The underlying basis of euthanasia must be the ending of a life who's continuance is generally accepted as an
Values and Morals in the Accounting Industry The important questions to be addressed are taken from the "…business ethics/corporate social responsibility literature, oriented towards business enterprises but also of relevance to professional bodies: whether being ethical 'pays' in financial terms; and whether formal codes are useful in promoting ethical behavior…" (Cowton, 2009, p. 177). Accountants are charged with carrying out ethical and moral decisions in their everyday work, but judging from some
Values Portrayed in Popular Music: Argumentative Essay The content or meaning of the words accompanying today's popular music is such that serves to define, direct, inform and ultimately bring about cohesion within society among various views providing a balanced view of the world inclusive of the polar opposites and everything ranging between the two. Generally, the individual given proper guidance from the authority figures in their lives including parents and teachers,
In terms of education, the author addresses the way in which the education system functions at the basic level to achieve outcomes that are far below the economic needs growth of the state. School children receive a substandard education, for example, which results in poor job prospects and low university admission numbers. At the same time, those students that do graduate with University degrees, do not have work opportunities that
This report further relates that an agreement has been reached among companies who participate in the Sustainable Forest Initiative program in accomplishing the following: (1) Develop specific plans and policies to achieve forest sustainability; (2) Ensure prompt reforestation; (3) Protect water quality; (4) Enhance wildlife habitat; (5) Minimize visual impact of harvesting; (6) Protect special sites; (7) Contribute to biodiversity; (8) Improve wood utilization; (9) Continue prudent use of
Value of Education Many people go to university for economic reasons and hopes of earning higher incomes, and they are afraid that if they do not they will only be able to find some low-paying job in the service sector, like a convenience store or a fast food restaurant. They think they will be able to move into a higher social class and find some type of management or professional work,