Category: Ethics
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Kantian Deontology in Horton Hears a Who
Questions for Reflection: In a beginning scene, Kangaroo affirms that we have no reason to believe in things that we cannot see, hear, or feel. What are the ethical (or generally philosophical) ramifications of her assertion? Kangaroo was described as a bitter and self-proclaimed kangaroo, the type who convinces others that she knows better than…
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Existentialism in Groundhog Day
The film “Groundhog Day” has an existentialism philosophy of absurdity and living authentically, and it also tackles happiness. The film reflects to the story of the Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus. Just like Sisyphus, Phil Connors, a TV weatherman played by Bill Murray was viewed as a man who is detached from the society…
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Application of Ethical Theories
REFLECTION PAPER OF EXPERIENCES IN LOCKDOWNAND ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE DUE TO COVID-19. APPLICATION OF VIRTUE ETHICS, KANTIAN DEONTOLOGY, AND UTILITARIANISM. THE MAÑANITA CONTROVERSY Virtue Ethics The function of a human being is an action following the part of the soul that has a reason. Every action is for the sake of happiness and to attain…
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Divine Command Theory in Frailty Film
The McConaughey character is clear that divine permission must be explicitly granted before demons are permissibly destroyed. Why was it necessary for the Meiks family to wait for God’s order to destroy a demon? It is necessary to wait for God’s order to destroy a demon because if not it will be considered murder. The…
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Utilitarianism and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Questions for REFLECTION: Does the movie offer a pro-utilitarian message? Does it offer an anti-utilitarian message? Defend your answers. The movie offers a pro-utilitarian message because the theory of Utilitarianism promotes actions that would maximize happiness and to take account of other individuals affected. The film shows how the characters strive for happiness and when…
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Existentialism in Gattaca
Man is condemned to be free In the film “Gattaca”, society determines the fate of an individual through his/her genes, and from their genes, they are segmented into “Valid” and “In-Valid”. It has become the qualification in employment, the basis of social status, and plays a vital role in society. Vincent Anton Freeman is a…
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Daoism in Kung Fu Panda 1
Here are some of the Daoist concepts exemplified in the Kung Fu Panda Film. Changing Perspective is a process that we attain by undergoing a fundamental change in our perspective. We separate ourselves from beliefs we live by that have been established through words and experience. Po’s father, Mr. Ping, owns a noodle shop that…
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