Republic of the Philippines

City of Olongapo
GORDON COLLEGE
Olongapo City Sports Complex, East Tapinac, Olongapo
City Tel. No. (047) 224-2089 loc. 314

Name: Lu, Ling Ling T.

Course/Block: BSA-2A

Title: Reason and Impartiality as a Minimum Requirement for Morality.

Module No.5

Lesson 2: Reason and Impartiality as a Minimum Requirement for

Morality.

Activity 2.1
Answer the following problem using the 7 steps Model for Making Moral Decision.

1. You need money for the heart transplant of your brother and your friend offers you
money which cost 500,000php in exchange of delivering illegal drugs to a drug lord.
What would be your decision?

Gather the facts I need to know where did my friend get the
500,000, how much money do I need for my
brother’s heart transplant, how much time do I
have for my brother to survive, the dangers
awaiting for me if I’ll deliver illegal drugs,
what kind of drug it is, how heavy that crime
for that, and if there’s any other ways I can
consider such as if my brother has insurance.
Determine the ethical issues The ethical issue here is deciding if I’ll
choose delivering illegal drugs for my
brother. However, it is against social and my
personal morality. Furthermore, If I only have
limited time and I have no other ways, my
brother’s life is the greatest factor I’m
considering.
Identify the principles that have a bearing A man must be righteous. He/she must not
on the case defy the laws and not cause any danger to
anyone. He/she may save his/her brother but
those delivered drugs may cause another’s
life. His/her actions can become a way for
greater evil.
List the alternatives  Let’s see if my brother has insurance
so I won’t have to worry for the bills.
 I can ask for donations. Maximize the
use of social media and any other
telecommunications.
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City of Olongapo
GORDON COLLEGE
Olongapo City Sports Complex, East Tapinac, Olongapo
City Tel. No. (047) 224-2089 loc. 314

 I’ll see if I can borrow money to

righteous people. I can work double
soon after my brother’s health become
more stable.
 If I have savings then I’ll just use that.
Compare alternatives with principles The first four I listed as alternatives match
with the principles I stated so it’s good to
follow. It’s more difficult and requires hard-
work but it’ll be all worth it if I can save my
brother and maintain my pride and dignity as
a human with character and morals.
Assess the consequences There’s no opposing alternatives offered,
however the first offer before any alternatives
is a complete opposite of the latter. If I ever
took that action, I might go to prison and
cause harm to others; moreover, I might lose
my brother too.
The consequences of the listed alternatives
are:
-my brother can have the hope of successful
transplant
-I might end up having harder life with all the
financial problems I might face if I borrow
money
-I might end up losing opportunity like if I use
my savings meant for expenses for me to
work abroad or if it’s a saving for my tuition
fees.
-I can maintain my pride and dignity as a
human.
Make a decision I’ll choose any of the stated alternatives but if
I’m cornered with time and have no other
choice, I might lose my brother if I have no
money so I might just deliver drugs then face
the consequences of my own actions then I’ll
help the police to pinpoint the drug lord so I
can immediately stop any greater evil I’ve
cause.
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City of Olongapo
GORDON COLLEGE
Olongapo City Sports Complex, East Tapinac, Olongapo
City Tel. No. (047) 224-2089 loc. 314

2. Your father murdered by a criminal and you find that culprit. What will be your
decision?

Gather the facts Do I have crucial evidences or none? How to

testify? What is the juridical process to
process? Who’s the criminal regarding social
status and personal relationship with my
father and me? Reason behind the murder.

Determine the ethical issues Emotions can greatly affect one’s own
reasoning so we must learn how to control
our anger. It’ll be a great ethical issue if
you’ll choose to get revenge with your own
hand than to rely to justice system. Especially
in a case where the criminal is in justice
position like a police, attorney, judge or
anyone so powerful than you that can easily
bribe those who are in positions. Self-
revenge is really tempting.
Identify the principles that have a bearing “Thou shalt not kill.” (10 commandments)
on the case “Do not judge, and you will not be judged.
Do not condemn, and you will be forgiven.”-
Luke 6:37
“Do not take revenge my dear friends, but
leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written:
“It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the
Lord.” –Romans 12:19
List the alternatives  I can forgive but not forget. Just let
everything in God’s wrath.
 I won’t forgive and I won’t forget, but
I’ll leave everything to God.
 I’ll see if it’s possible to sue the
culprit without endangering any
family member I have so we can have
justice for our father.
 I can plan on punishing him in my
own ways in a legal way. Like
working to be successful then uncover
all his dirty deeds.
 If I have the evidences and the culprit
isn’t that big then I’ll sue him/her.
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City of Olongapo
GORDON COLLEGE
Olongapo City Sports Complex, East Tapinac, Olongapo
City Tel. No. (047) 224-2089 loc. 314

Compare alternatives with principles Not doing anything that is bad isn’t against
the stated principles. However, some of my
alternatives are opposed to the principle of
Luke 6:37. I can control my anger, but I can’t
just forgive and forget specially if I can see
that culprit living well.
Assess the consequences Taking revenge like killing or hurting him
will only leave me in bad faith. I can never
have my father back and I’ll lose myself in
the process.
The consequences of my alternatives:
-if I successfully sued the culprit then it’s still
sad but at least we knew that the culprit is
getting the punishment it deserves.
-If I can’t sue him due to complicated and
unsafe situation and just choose to not
forgive but not take revenge, I might not be
forgiven since I can’t accept what happened.
-If I worked hard just to be big enough to
ruin his life in a legal way, I may be satisfied
and not face any lawful punishment but I
think I might receive punishment to God.
Make a decision I’m not kind so I won’t forgive. The culprit
ruined our family. If it’s safe to sue the
culprit then I’ll definitely sue him/her, no
matter what reason she/he has. I might
forgive based on his/her reasons after some
time but I’ll not take back my decision on
suing the culprit, he/she must be punished.
I’ll do everything just for the culprit to get
the punishment he/she deserves, of course in
legal ways. However, I wouldn’t make this
my main reason to be successful instead the
remaining family members of mine.
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City of Olongapo
GORDON COLLEGE
Olongapo City Sports Complex, East Tapinac, Olongapo
City Tel. No. (047) 224-2089 loc. 314

I. Learning Task

Answer this CODE questions. Minimum of 5 sentences and maximum of 7 sentences. 5

points each.

Courage to be moral requires:

Develop and practice self-discipline, keeping yourself to your morals and

sustaining your dignity take so much practice as we grow and experience things.
Practice is needed to make your morals as your skin that can never be just a cloth
that can be stripped off in any situation. Having strong mentally keeps you away
from bad influences; it’ll be easier for you to be the person you wanted to be.
Draw inspiration from people of great courage, keep your motivation up.
Repeatedly do acts that exhibit moral courage and will, make these your habit so
you’ll never lose your morals and character in any cases. Avoid deeds that show
lack of moral courage and will, focus on your self-growth as an individual with
character and moral that can’t be easily shook off.

Obligations to honour (What is the right thing to do?)

Listen to your conscience. Keep your morals and have the will to
breakthrough without losing it. Hold your principles. Don’t be afraid to
stand alone, even if everyone’s taking the different path. If your
conscience, morals, and principles tell you what feels right then stay
there. Just remember that sometimes, right things don’t mean the easy
and happy ones.

Danger management (What do I need to handle my fear?)

Take your time. Don’t force yourself too much but push yourself little by
little to conquer your fears. But sometimes, we don’t have to keep conquering it
when we can live bravely facing it. As long as you won’t let your fears consume
you, as long as it doesn’t drag you down, it’s okay to fear. It’s okay to cry. It’s
okay to live with fears, as long as you keep on progressing. That’s so brave of
you.
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City of Olongapo
GORDON COLLEGE
Olongapo City Sports Complex, East Tapinac, Olongapo
City Tel. No. (047) 224-2089 loc. 314

Expression and action (What action do I need to take to maintain my

integrity?)

Maintain good habits. The person you’re dreaming to be is built in your

daily routines. Just keep practicing on not losing your morals and keep the
momentum of your will. Avoid deeds that will make you leave your morals. In
this way you can be a person who’s unbothered by non-sense opinions, hate-
speeches, and unhealthy criticisms. Once you practice, stick with it, in this way
your actions and words will remain in good character and you’ll maintain the
integrity you have as a person.