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Is it ever justifiable to sacrifice a few amount of people for a larger group of people?

Gabe Noriega

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Is free will compromised in situations where social factors push us towards morally questionable actions?

Gab Zepeda

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Would it be ethically justifiable for one to deprive a sentient being of their life to meet one's own needs?

Tobi Guce

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What if the ethical thing to do pushes us to go against our beliefs and principles that are upheld by our loved ones? What if it pushes us away from our friends, families, and even an entire community? What is the ethical thing to do in these situations?

Alyanna Alcoran

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What makes something "ethical"? What are the basis of ethics? Especially when things aren't so black and "white," and are instead grey and nuanced.

Maria Micaela P. Bartolo

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Given that social norms and constructs may vary depending on things such as our upbringing, culture, geographic, etc., who decides what is ethical and what is not? How can we say that something is objectively bad or good?

Sam Casals

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Is the foundation of ethics built purely on logic? If no, does that mean ethics would have subjective dimension to it, which would introduce relativism?

Darren Pabiloña

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In a world where laws, norms, and other ways of living have already been implemented, is it still possible for humans actually have free will? Are humans truly free to do as they please when, in the process of living in and experiencing the world, they have already been influenced by the knowledge they have gained from external factors and influences?

Izabella Azucena

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In the cases where logic and ethics seem to contradict one another, what are the bounds to come to a decision? Do we just weigh and evaluate the hypothetical benefits or consequences of the different options and go for the lesser evil? Who/ what group will benefit more at the cost of others, and who ultimately gets to decide?

Samantha Bagalay

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How much responsibility does one hold for the unintended consequences resulting from their actions, even if these were made with good intentions? Moreover, do other situations/factors in society (such as larger inequalities or systematic problems) which contribute to these unintended consequences lessen one's individual responsibility?  If so, how do we balance an individual's actions with systemic pressures? (An example of this could be how some individuals are afraid to report acts of wrongdoings or crimes due to their fear of the consequences of reporting these, especially with the lack of protection for those from lower socio-economic backgrounds)

Julienne Borgonia

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People have different morals. There are different sets of ethics. How can ethics not align with peoples’ morals? To what extent do we consider one’s morals be ethical? Do we say that their morals are unethical because they do not adhere to the established sets of ethics?

Lorenz Sy

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In saving lives, how do you decide which is the right call? For example, If I were a doctor, and I had the option to save the life of either a teenager or an elderly patient, both with equal chances of survival.

Lyandrei Duero

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By means of self preservation, when does it become unethical to not help the needs of others in exchange of choosing your own self avoid deterioration of health both physically and mentally. Is it possible to find a balance between both.

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If the values promoted in my academic environment, whether they involve political perspectives or other factors, significantly clash with my own principles, is it worthwhile to do something that might sacrifice my educational pursuits and potential future?

Trisha Abogado

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How should the rights of individuals who object to certain laws or policies on moral or religious grounds be balanced against the needs of the community? How do we assert the notion of "common good" especially when building or composing a constitution and where does it this notion come from?

Lulu Madriaga

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How can we determine how to decide and act in morally ambiguous situations?

Mykel Espada

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As an aspiring medical practitioner, is it ethical to go against the beliefs of a patient to save their life? For instance, a member of Jehovah's Witness is brought to the emergency room and is experiencing severe blood loss. Would it be ethical to perform a blood transfusion to save their life despite their beliefs against receiving blood?

Sophia Isabelle C. Petilla

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As someone who strives to lead a 'good' lifestyle—such as buying second-hand clothing, avoiding plastic consumption, and gradually shifting to a plant-based diet—the question of whether ethical consumption is truly possible in this era of capitalism lingers in my mind. I recall a specific scene from The Good Place, where one character questions the point system of 'goodness' and 'badness.' Even a simple act like buying a tomato means supporting toxic pesticides, exploiting labor, and overall contributing to global warming. Making one decision entails saying yes (or no) to other choices.

I suppose a broader question in all of this is, 'Is it possible to be 100% good in such a complicated world?'

Avielle Dizon

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I used to believe the saying "don't beat yourself up for something you did in the past if that was the best you could do during that time". There are a lot of moments in life where we only realize what we could have done better only later on, because of limited knowledge in the past. However, I remember my THEO13 prof saying something about having the responsibility to seek knowledge in order to do the right thing. How do we know to what extent is enough knowledge or information in order to have the right decision? Can we really blame ourselves for not knowing something?

Mickie Deang

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When it comes to euthanasia and end-of-life decisions, is it ethical to end one's own life or the life of another to alleviate suffering?

Frans Go

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Given the influence of an individual's personal ethics on the broader society, is there a foundational agreement that can be made in order to best consider the rights and responsibilities of each one? With this, does a common good exist?

Alessandra Umali

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We have said that ethic is the principles that guides our behavior. And these can come from social, cultural, and religious influences. But how can we reconcile differing ethical perspectives shaped by the above mentioned factors? For individuals who do not believe in religions, how can others determine their ethical decisions? And when a different belief system exists, what are the criteria to evaluate the rightness and wrongness?

Maechelle Liao

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How malleable are our morals? How flawed is our conscience? How far does the "gray area" of morality stretch? Can anything (or everything) be justified?

Naiomi Diokno

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Is it ethical for me to support a belief considered morally right, despite being aware that my personal religious teachings conflict with such a stance? Am I being ethically consistent or hypocritical in this context?

Madeline Bernardo

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Is it ethical to like content made from content creators with problematic views or actions? To separate the art from the artist and simply enjoy their creations?

Bea Bautista

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With the rise of AI and machine learning, how can we determine which uses of this technology are considered ethical, especially regarding issues like plagiarism or misinformation?

Sydney Yu

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How can we ensure that our high level of consciousness will lead to good and acceptable outcomes? How do we define and embody true consciousness, awareness, and ethical decisions, knowing that we originate from different walks of life?

Alex Morales

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How can we truly come to an agreement on what is ethical, if we all have different levels of knowledge? How can we ensure a common ground on what is ethical if we are all individuals with different perspectives?

-Jacob Agregado

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This is related to the question, "Do ends justify the means?" I've always been 50/50 on intention precluding or superseding the results of a decision or action. Does the thought matter more than the outcome? When someone gives a gift and the receiver dislikes it, we may say "It's the thought that counts" to comfort them. Was the act of gift-giving more important than the gift itself or the reaction of the receiver?

Vince Albarillo

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Considering that there are multiple authors with their own views on ethics, does having a basis for your “ethical” decision automatically make you a moral person?

Marvin Jae S. Estrella

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Hi, Miguel! Your question brings up a lot of theoretical questions that I have encountered before and it made me reflect on the complexity of ethics as well as the dilemma that is concerned with it. One specific inquiry that I remembered is from my teacher in my previous university where she asked us what we would do in this situation: three kids are stuck in the railings of a train but if you pull the lever to stop the train abruptly, 100 passengers could possibly die. It was so hard to answer; the question haunted me for days. Up until this day, I still cannot provide a definite answer.

Lim-Gollayan

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Can two people arguing be both right? How can one really know which one is objectively in the wrong? If someone is deemed right, does that automatically mean the other is wrong?

Zeus Go

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Can we ever justify the sacrifice of the well-being of a few individuals in society for the greater good of the majority?

Miguel Antonio L. Abaño

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Why is violence in the house (Corporal Punishment) normalized in "Asian Culture" or in other cultures in general as a form of Discipline? For example, we use belts, hangers, slippers as a reference to our childhood where we were punished when we do not listen to our guardians/parents. (They are also proud of raising you like that because they would say without it, you would be raised as an unmannered person)

Dani Muncal

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How can society find a balance between promoting the common good and respecting individual autonomy, considering our natural inclination towards self-interest in ethical and moral decision-making?

Eliana Miranda

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Hi Franz!

I also have a similar question time and again since there has been multiple instances where I felt this way: guilty over my own happiness. But I guess one way to answer this question is that accepting the situation as a gray area first rather than a black and white one.

The ability to enjoy life amidst suffering is complex, but denying ourselves happiness isn't necessarily helping others, does it?

We can practice empathy and work towards alleviating suffering while still finding pockets of joy, using that positive energy to fuel further action. I guess what the problem would be in that situation is when you allow yourself happiness at the expense of others, or even as to acting their problems doesn't exist at all.

Ser Nicholas Valmonte

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In situations where both humans and pets face terminal illness and unbearable suffering, how can we reconcile the principles of respecting life and alleviating suffering when considering the ethics of euthanasia for both species, while acknowledging the inherent moral considerations and potential societal implications?

Ser Nicholas Valmonte

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Is it ethically justifiable for us to reap the benefits of scientific research that breached bioethical standards? For example, in the case of the first immortal cell line acquired from Henrietta Lacks (HeLa cells) that solved the problem of senescence of cells in experimentation, has violated principles of informed consent, medical privacy, and had revealed a system of racial segregation in healthcare. Would it be hypocritical then, for the scientific community to impose a sense moral ascendency through shaping bioethical guidelines that they bypassed themselves? Additionally, should succeeding research, no matter how consequential, which utilized data from unethical research (i.e.: HeLa cells), be likewise subjected to bioethical scrutiny?

Andrea Joyce Peñaflor

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Is it ethically justifiable to not help someone in dire need because you are mentally or physically drained? Should you still help the person even at the expense of your own health, or should you prioritize yourself?

Ella Garces

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Since ethics is dependent on context and even changes over time, are the concept of ethics and justice natural, or is it merely a human construct?

Timothy Duyongco

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Are the actions we think are morally good to do actually good? Or do these actions contribute to a bad cause that we're unaware of?

Patrixia Castillo

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Ethics, in some circumstances, is not manifested through human actions. Thus, is the study and implementation of ethics an imperative obligation for humans or merely an option we may dismiss at any given moment?

Migs Gimena

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Is there really a right way to love oneself, the others, and the world? If so, how does one determine if he/she is doing "the right thing" for love?

Jan Kerby Trance

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At what point does the divergence in interpretations of Christianity, particularly concerning LGBTQ perspectives, reach a threshold where it is deemed excessive or unacceptable (blasphemous)?

Rafael Maramag

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Do norms dictate what we believe is right? if so, while easier said than done, wouldn't it be possible for a very influential person or group to change social norms and cause chaos?

Stephen Ty

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If two different cultures have opposing views on what is ethical, can one really objectively say which is right or wrong?

Kathleen Duy

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Is morality objective or always subjective? In what instances can it be objective, and if it is open for subjectivity, how do we determine which concept/s of morality is correct? Is it morally bad to act by following what your conscience tells you to be the right thing to do, even if it produces bad outcomes in hindsight?

Marion Diwa

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Will war ever be justifiable? In the context of self-defense and national security, can murder become morally acceptable, regardless whether the victims are combatants or civilians?

Kevin Tejada

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Is there a definite criteria for good and evil? If so, is the current "socially accepted" classification of good deeds and bad deeds the right criteria, or is it still a case-to-case basis depending on perspective? Who are we to say that we are on the right in a given scenario?

Angelo Dusdus

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Are we allowed to enjoy things that others can't with the cards that have been dealt to them? Is it alright for us to indulge when others are suffering?

Franz Guico

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Is it ethically justifiable to achieve a positive and somewhat moral outcome through inappropriate means? This scenario is best depicted by Robin Hood who steals from the rich with the aim of spreading wealth to the less fortunate. Which would have more impact: the means to an end or the end?

Lim-Gollayan, Richelle Andrea B.

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In certain situations where individuals must lie to safeguard themselves from harm, is lying ethically acceptable?

Samantha De Belen

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Can people live life being indifferent to others as long as they are not directly hurting anyone, or does every human hold the obligation to help others in need if possible? If so, why does this obligation exist?

Sofia Ortigas