Leah Nae F.

Bersabal BSAT-III
PHILO 102
A32, T/F, 1:30-3:00pm

It ​seems i belong to the ethical level who focused to be on 'choosing oneself' - who sees myself
as a goal and directs attention and efforts towards my very own nature, being something over which I
have control and especially capable of distinguishing what is good or evil that choosing good is also
obeying the moral law. Sometimes I examine myself to discover what i really want, and what's important
isn't so much whether i achieve the things i set out to achieve, but more the extent to which i throw my
whole self into my activities. Begins to take on a true direction in life that one day i can serve many
people not only the few but for the common good through my capability as an individual. I really take
account of my life and sometimes scrutinize my actions in terms of absolute responsibility.

The ethical person lives to serve others parallel to which i wanted to do. I believe that the
rewards of living this way are a sense of self-worth and fulfilling to me, though i’m still working on it,
taking steps slowly and closely because there are still limitations to take on account especially as a
student. There are three major influence exerted on my ethical level of living: my family, culture, and my
internal reflection. My family influenced me a lot. Although my family don’t know much about my
personal ethics, they have instilled a strong sense of right and wrong in me since I was a child. What my
parents behave exerts a strong impact on me. My father is too strict to tolerate any of my actions ,
especially lying to them or to another person even in small things. He taught me that lying to them is
that giving myself the chance to be not respected by others and a being without respect. My mother
who makes me realized that living a frugal life is better than having much in life especially when you
help others even if you are empty-handed, there’s nothing wrong to dream big but know your
limitations and know what you want in life but always remember not to trample others. My sisters that
helps me gradually unfold what is in me that other persons cannot do, which improves my interpersonal
skills.

The culture I have now influences my existence, because it surrounds me. What the tradition
and customs of the Philippines encourages and what it inhibits is generally accepted by me. For example
filipinos are known to be hospitable, family-oriented and a christian country. It helps me reminded how
to deal in the world full of differences and standards. I always keep saying to myself that I should be
loyal to my faith, finding more time to stay with my family, being nice to all people even those whom I
don’t like, and praying to God that may He give us world peace, safeness and blessings, in order for me
to be at peace.

My internal reflection plays an important role in my personal decision making process. When I
do something against my own ethics and values, I would abandoned myself to bad feelings of guilt or
shame. It will keep on repeating in my head the things i didn't do that supposed i did when i’m capable
of doing it. If I do something which meets my personal ethics and values, I will feel proud or good.