Introduction
The text “Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issue, 9th Edition” by Barbara Mackinnon and Andrew Fiala provides insights on the human life through topics such as natural law ethics, care ethics, and feminism, ethical theories such as global ethics and religion. Besides, the book enriches on contemporary issues that include euthanasia, abortion, violence, globalization, same-sex marriages, and structural racism. I have found chapters 1-3 interesting as they represent on descriptive and normative claims, religion particularly on how everyone holds different perspectives and, individual and cultural relativism.
Chapter One: Descriptive and Normative Claims
Chapter one of the text is engaging and enlightens on descriptive and normative claims. It is interesting to read about the intrinsic values that shape a person in normative claims. For instance, it is logical to do a charitable work even though it goes unnoticed. Besides, on descriptive ethics, it is worthwhile to note various things that enhance pro-social behavior, how people value ethics and, ways in which communities regulate behavior. I agree with the point that people’s confusion can be solved by differentiating between normative and descriptive ethics. The standard argument on the origin of molarity is an experience that caught my attention on the chapter. Some claim that it originates from evolution, while others argue that it is relative.
Chapter Two: Religion
Chapter two on religion is similarly appealing and represents how people have different beliefs. I concur with the opinion that we are all different due to contrasting standpoints people holds on religious issues. The consideration of the Christian religion simplified the chapter since many denominations are interpreting the Bible differently.
Chapter Three: Individual and Cultural Relativism
Correspondingly, chapter three on individual and cultural relativism is interesting since it indicates that the cultural background shapes the perception of what is right and wrong. I am in accord with the argument that ethics reflects an individual's opinion of taste, feelings, and values. My experience with youths who were arguing on what to do with a theft suspect made me understood the reading effectively. Conversely, people's outward action dictates their inner beings.
Works Cited
MacKinnon, Barbara, and Andrew Fiala. Ethics: Theory and contemporary issues. Nelson Education, 2014. Print.
