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Part II.

1)Your overall reaction to the articles/reports – what did you like/dislike, agree/disagree with? Explain why

My overall reaction to the article is mixed. For instance, I like how the ethical guide has discussed the issue of mini-reasoning. I have been brought up in a society where ethical reasoning is vital. As a member of society, I have to contribute to decisions affecting the people and the projects undertaken in society. Ethical reasoning guide equips one with the essential knowledge needed during ethical reasoning. The knowledge of ethical reasoning is also evident in today’s lifestyle as every day. I have to reason out what is ethical to be conducted and what is not ethically right.

I agree with the author that the majority of people confuse ethics with living to the standards of society (Paul & Elder 2003). Every society has indeed defined rules, beliefs, religion, and social conventions. However, some of these beliefs and defined rules may not be ethically right in our modern society. For example, our society believes it is right for a woman to remain submissive to her husband. Applying ethical reasoning, this may not be applicable and is not ethically right since both the husband and the wife have equal capabilities and therefore deserve equal rights.

2) In general, how does reading the articles/reports contribute to your understanding of the

thinker’s Page 6 of 10 Guide text?

I can arguably say that the articles expanded my knowledge of the values and ethics, which strongly focus on understanding the Thinker’s Page 6 of the 10 Guide text. For example, in the article “Rethinking Cultural Competence: What Can We Learn from Levinas?” I have learned more about cultural competence, which is a critical factor of ethics, as explained in the Thinker’s Guide (Ben-Ari & Strier 2010). Another example is in the article “social work values: The moral core of the profession” where the author emphasizes the importance of professional knowledge on social work mission and values (Bisman 2004). Both articles have expanded my understanding of ethical values and their application to society.

3) How are ideas/concepts in the articles/reports illustrated in your practice or practicum? Explain 

I live in a society where being morally right is a virtual of humanity. I practice social counseling and give advice to the youths in our society. Therefore, I can generally appreciate the ideas in the article and the reports for the deep knowledge and academic research concept on matters regarding ethics and morality. The ideas and concepts have enabled me to make better decisions on a matter requiring ethical reasoning.

4) How do the ideas/concepts in the articles/reports further impact how you think about ethical competence 

The articles and reports discuss the importance of ethical competence in society. They suggest that ethical competence is necessary in order to make good decisions, resolve conflicts, and build trust. These ideas impact how I think about ethical competence by emphasizing the importance of developing this skill to succeed in society. For instance, our society is full of matters that need an ethical decision to be made. For example, the emergence of technology that allows those who are almost to die to be removed some vital organs and the organs to be used for organ transplant to patients is still causing the ethical dilemma. The ideas and concepts discussed in the article may help in solving some of these ethical dilemmas in society.

References

Ben-Ari & Strier R (2010). Rethinking Cultural Competence: What Can We Learn from Levinas?

Bisman C (2004). Social work values: The moral core of the profession.

Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2003). Ethical reasoning. Dillon Beach, CA: The Foundation for Critical Thinking.