Morally Sound

Morally Sound

In the article "Some moral Minima," Lenn Goodman argues that moral actions, which in which come with alternative motives, are the only meaningful actions. Looking for attention and praise from after doing something that is morally right in itself takes away from the act from the beginning. To disagree with the opinion of Goodman would raise an argument of human nature and reasoning.

Goodman argues that certain things are without a doubt wrong. In my personal opinion, Goodman is absolutely correct. Things like slavery, polygamy, and incest are just a few of the long list of things that Goodman argues are in fact wrong.

Goodman starts her argument by saying a phrase that kept playing in my mind over and over again as I read her arguments for moral and relativism. She said, "certain things are simply wrong" (insert citation). Arguing with the Goodman in her efforts to explain how some things are certainly wrong would be nearly impossible. Killing just to kill, or raping an individual for instantaneous desire, or taking the rights of an individual for prosperity is just plain wrong.

By debating that everyone person whether it be man, woman, or child wants the desire to live and be free without the free of not being understood or to be judged based on things that are not morally correct. I believe that all individuals are equal and should have the right to be treated and create their own lifetime of joy.

People who violate the moral compass, that should guide the world into peace and unity, should be dealt with accordingly. Committing these acts not only morally wrong and hurtful but create a burden on the societies in which those individuals are part of. Why should some people have the right to murder, rape, or take away rights and confidence from others because they are selfish and inconsiderate?

By disagreeing with the ideas that Goodman discusses, they are themselves confused on what a good, sound, and moral decision looks like. I believe that people who are not comfortable with her ideas are either confused or had an upbringing that was full of heartache and hurt. And by feeling that way, they also feel that pain should be brought onto others rather than just themselves.

Bibliography

Goodman, L. E. (2010). Some moral minima. The Good Society, 19(1), 87-94. Retrieved from the EBSCO Host database in the Ashford Online Library.

Mosser, K. (2010). Introduction to ethics and social responsibility. San Diego, Bridgepoint Education, Inc. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu