Summary of the discussion: Feelings can be an obstacle in making the right decisions, especially when the feeling is impulsive and negative. However, emotions also play a significant role in moral decisions. They serve as the passion and the motivation of human beings in making positive moral actions. Lets look at some scenarios where reasons and emotions must play hand-in-hand to solve a moral dilemma. Imelda is pretty and attractive; but she is very timid and shy. One day, her teacher approached her and requested her to be the representative of their college in a campus-wide beauty and brain competition. While her teacher was talking, she was already very nervous and immediately said “no” to the teacher. So the teacher gave her the chance to clarify her mind and gave her a day to decide; and promised her a good reward if Imelda joins the pageant. Should Imelda join or not?
Summary of the discussion: Feelings can be an obstacle in making the right decisions, especially when the feeling is impulsive and negative. However, emotions also play a significant role in moral decisions. They serve as the passion and the motivation of human beings in making positive moral actions. Lets look at some scenarios where reasons and emotions must play hand-in-hand to solve a moral dilemma.
Imelda is pretty and attractive; but she is very timid and shy. One day, her teacher approached her and requested her to be the representative of their college in a campus-wide beauty and brain competition. While her teacher was talking, she was already very nervous and immediately said “no” to the teacher. So the teacher gave her the chance to clarify her mind and gave her a day to decide; and promised her a good reward if Imelda joins the pageant. Should Imelda join or not?
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