Canadians are facing dozens of ethical questions amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, from whether or not to get tested, to sending kids back to the classroom. Experts warn our own moral compasses help determine how society will fare as the pandemic unfolds.
In this Jan. 31, 2006 file photo former South African President Nelson Mandela smiles during his meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. TORONTO -- The average person is faced with dozens of ethical questions on any given day. But the global coronavirus pandemic has brought new emphasis on the need to highlight good morality, according to world-renowned ethics professor Tom Cooper.
Each subject demonstrates what Cooper says to be tell-tale signs of high morality, including courage, persistence, compassion, integrity, self-discipline, and love and respect for others. “There was tremendous intimidation, partly on the basis of her gender, partly on the basis of her age, but also on her political and religious independence.”
“The decision that he made set the course for who he was and other much larger ethical decisions throughout his life.” “We live in a world where ethics is extremely relevant. Who gets the ventilator; who gets the bed; and who gets the most tested mask, as opposed to the leftover Personal Protective Equipment,” he explained.
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