The Relationship between Critical Thinking and Ethics Delonya Earlington GEN/201 July 13, 2015 Dale McCurdy The relationship between critical thinking and ethics is very close. It has a Ying and Yang type relationship. Because you cannot have one without the other. Critical thinking plays a huge part in ethics because we use our critical thinking skills to determine what we consider right or wrong for ourselves. Critical thinking is simply the process of thinking about any subject, content
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Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, and Creating. Ethics are the moral sidelines during our critical thought processes. They capture our ideals, so that we may respect our peers as we ask questions and seek higher levels of thought. Completing the Ethical Lens Inventory identifies the values of an individual and their blind spots. The levels of thoughts begin with ‘Remembering’, which is the basic educational level of thought: “Can I recall the key terms, facts, or events?” (Ellis, 2014). The second level
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Personal ethics are what one person believes to be right or wrong. After reviewing the ethical lens inventory it shows that my ethical lens is autonomy. This is under the rights and responsibilities lens. I use my reasoning skills to determine individual rules and duties that each person should follow. My core values are shown as protecting each individual’s rights and that the best way to assure that everyone in the community is treated fairly. It also shows that I prioritize the value of rationality
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Personal Ethical Viewpoint Most people have some sense of ethical values and the way in which people view the topic of ethics can vary dramatically from person to person. I believe that I have a great sense of ethics due to my upbringing, convictions and morals. Through life, I have always felt that I am a strong relationship builder and restorer. I have always tried to be objective and well-grounded when connecting with others. I have always maintained a sense of tradition and compassion.
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Ethical Lens Inventory April Jackson Humanities/US/101 September 8, 2013 Lydia Portee What my ethical lens inventory said; is that I see the gifts and weaknesses of each lens and able to move fluidly among them to adapt the right tools to each situation to assure the best outcome. I use reasoning skills to determine my duties as well as the universal rules and the systems that will assure fairness and justice for everyone. I also listen to my intuition to determine the greatest good for each
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The ethical lens inventory is accurate with who I am as a person and my thought process. My lens is a results lens, and it is to the center of the entire lens. What the results lens says about me is I see things in shades of grey; I do not see just black and white. I want to make sure things are fair with other in my personal and work life. When I do solve problems or listen to others, I am not one to make a quick judgments or decisions, I have to sit back and think about all possible outcomes and
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Ethical Lens Inventory The Ethical Lens Inventory game evaluates the value system and the principles that we live by throughout our lifetime. There are four main ethical lenses categories, which through the answering of 36 questions a person’s viewpoint is represented. Two classifications are within the four ethical lenses. One category represents the use of rationality and critical thinking, and the second category represents the use of emotions, intuition, and sensibility to define what behavior
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Relationship between Critical Thinking and Ethics Elijah Largesse University of Phoenix Foundations for University Success GEN/201 Suzann Connell December 20, 2015 Relationship between Critical Thinking and Ethics Definition of Critical Thinking The definition of critical thinking is the process of using multiple mental and physical ways to free us from nonsense and self-deception. “When we think critically, we can make choices with open eyes” (Ellis, 2015, p. 202). Critical
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for him until it became too much for my parents. I knew as a child in elementary school that I wanted to be a nurse. I wanted to care for those who were unable to care from themselves. The results of the Ethical Lens Inventory Report reveal my personal preferred lens is Reputation Lens. According to the explanation I listen to my intuition to determine what character traits and virtues will best serve the
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During the ethical lens inventory I learned some new attributes about myself. My core values are balanced between self and others, I value autonomy and equality equally. Classical values prudence and fortitude show that I demonstrate wisdom in practical matters and foresight as I act with enlightened self-interest in each circumstance, and manage to avoid rash actions while bringing the gift of entrepreneurship to the table. The key phrase giving to me is “I make virtuous choices that are good for
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