How can perception shape moral or ethical decisions?

Answer 1

For an example we will use theft. To a minimum wage earning employee working for a company that is doing very well, theft of a candy bar or other small item may seem to be o.kay, or even the employee's right given they make so little while the company is making so much. The employee's perception is from the view point of someone who feels taken advantage of. To the company, theft is a very serious issue, given that they may be losing thousands, or even millions of dollars a year due to internal theft. The perception is from the view point of a successful company having to deal with dishonest employees and loss of revenue. Perception is shaped by your social status, your experiences, your education, etc. This means that two people who claim to have similar morals and values may react completely different in the same situation. I don't know if this example is any help, but I hope it is.

Answer 2

Perception is a screen or lens that affects the way we see things.
If my perception of something alters it enough that it fits in with my values system then I will think of that thing as acceptable or "ethical". If I think something is ethical, I am more likely to choose it then if I had to wrestle with my conscience over it.

Answer 3

Well, morals is an easier topic to speak about than type about, here are some strong examples of morals...

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