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This 6 page paper evaluates morality. What is personal morality versus universal morality? These ideas are discussed in light of views from two theorists in opposition. Is hedonism man's highest good, or something more? Bibliography lists 1 source.
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or wrong and in fact, many people who belong to strict sects of Christianity such as the Jehovahs Witnesses or those who take the bible quite literally see morality as
black and white. At the other extreme are people who think that there is a universal morality that is intrinsic and not biblical and things like being nice to animals
is natural. It is a no-brainer. Abortion is really a choice because it is an extension of the body. The argument about abortion then goes to the definition of human
life and one has to ask whether or not that goes to personal choice or a higher purpose. Not killing people--although it is a part of religious dictum--is something that
even the non-religious would embrace. Indeed, there are two major paradigms, but there are shades of gray in between. When discussing morality, it is easier to look at it through
two spectrums. One is the ego position that basically supports hedonism and individual choice. The other position is the golden mean, or the admonition to do the right thing, even
though it might harm one personally in some way. Abortion is a good example here. Some suggest that keeping an unwanted baby is the right thing to do, even if
it will make life much more difficult for the individuals involved. Others suggest that the fetus is really just a cluster of cells and no person should be made to
change their entire life course due to an ambiguous reason or particular belief system. To discuss the two paradigms or morality, the views of libertarian Harry Browne and sociologist R.M.
MacIver will be used. Harry Browne places the concept of morality into three categories which are "personal, universal, and absolute" (Kline, Hollinger & Klemke, 1994, p.415). The author defines
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