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Who I Am . To Me, The Definition Of Ethics Is Knowing Right

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Who I am To me, the definition of ethics is knowing right from wrong. Growing up my parents have always told me to always know right from wrong. But, sometimes in ethics, there can be a law that is legal but it does not make it ethical. And vice versus. For an example a car dealer could advertise a car with low mileage for a low price, but the catch is you have to have outstanding credit. The car dealer could be lying to you, that could be unethical, but it is not a law. It could also be ethical because he is trying to do his job and sell cars. Someone should have the common sense to know that is not correct, because a low mileage car does not sell for a low price, it usually sells for a high price. Other people could argue that, that …show more content…

Many times people believe in things from past or current experiences. Beliefs can be the laws, science, philosophy, religion, etc. Personally I rarely ever follow beliefs that have to do with religion. As I grew up I went to church, but when I got older I started to not believe in my religion anymore. I do believe a lot in the law and in science. Some of my beliefs are just simple beliefs nothing too hard to understand. • Don’t lie • There’s no I in Team • Treat others the way you would want to be treated • You learn from you mistakes • Not everyone is perfect • Everyone deserves to be respect • Always be honest • Always try your hardest • I am in charge of my life • Failure is good • Forgive, but don’t forget • Every actions have consequences Most of these beliefs come from my past experience and encounters that I have come across, and how they make me feel. Growing up I played soccer my entire life, up until I started college. Throughout the years I had the same two coaches, and they have always expressed that there is no I, in Team. It may be a silly saying to others but, I really believe in that because no matter if you are on a soccer team, or a basketball team this saying applies for everything in life when working as a group. If you are working in a group, ethically one person should not be doing all the work because it is too much work for them to do all by themselves, and the other people should not be getting credit for work

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