MRR2: COVID-19 Calls For Virtue Ethics
I still find some things unclear even after reading Bellazzi et al.'s COVID-19 calls for virtue
ethics. First, Bellazzi et al. (2020) said that their article depicts an ethical framework that allows
the person to the covid constraints. However, I do not see any graphic representation of this, and
I am unsure whether the framework they are referring to is how individuals may practice their
virtue during a pandemic. Second, how can the research be certain that their solution to
practicing virtue affects us? Are there any answers from folks who believe such things would
benefit us? Finally, how can we tell if the ideas in the article are helping individuals improve
their virtue? Is this a virtue that can be achieved quickly or through time?
I also discovered three significant discoveries that altered my outlook during the pandemic.
Bellazzi et al. (2020) said or assisted me in seeing that individuals during the pandemic perceive
a "conflict between these measures (quarantine) and our freedom." I, too, have similar types of
thoughts. However, as I read that section, I became increasingly conscious that those sentiments
were incorrect in the first place. Despite the pandemic's many constraints, I feel we may still
enjoy our freedom. We have no right to claim that these limits limit our freedom as human
beings. I understood that individuals have the ability to cooperate with these constraints, which
are mostly for our protection. Collaborating with these limits is more like they did not limit our
freedom; they merely opened up new considerations, created new avenues, and kept us from
spreading and contracting the virus. Second, I discovered new things that best define our culture
and the most recent events in our town. Before reading the story, all I knew was that our society
is growing more corrupt in ways that make freedom, consideration, love, hospitality, Bayanihan,
and other values in our community more unrequited. I have noticed that individuals are
considered unobjectionable when it comes to many societal concerns such as rape, poverty,
pollution, abuse, crime, etc. However, after reading the essay, I discovered that our culture is
characterized by utilitarianism and negative liberty. I feel these two are unhealthy in our culture;
for example, utilitarianism "would state that an activity is ethical if it leads in the happiness of
the largest number of individuals in a society or a group," according to Tardi (2021), but what
about the other people who are unhappy? Will the government no longer take into account the
sentiments and thoughts of those who do not share the majority's happiness? The last discovery
that substantially influences my perspective is the constant reference of 'virtue' throughout the
essay. When the subject of "are the lockdowns taking away the freedom of its people?" comes
up, it appears that virtue is the only thing a person needs. I believe 'virtue' may enable an
individual behave and act appropriately even when there are a lot of limitations due to the covid.
It's like if virtue is operating as a tool in inventing new ways or improving new actions so that
constraints do not hamper your potential efforts and activities. It is not easy to describe, but I feel
these three lessons have given me a fresh perspective on how I perceive our country now.
Even though I learned something, the article still left me with many unanswered questions. First,
from what I understand, virtue is critical in opposing utilitarianism and negative liberty in our
society, but is a virtue the most significant factor in resolving these? Is it all of them, or just one
of them? Second, is the Philippine government aware that people should practice virtue and
know how to do so in the event of a pandemic? Moreover, perhaps, the government is attempting
to support this proposal? Finally, according to Bellazzi et al., is it the media's responsibility that
people have a sense of less freedom due to the covid restrictions? (2020). Perhaps it is due to
hyperbole, but is it conceivable that these media outlets will face the consequences of their
statements?