Kermen – https://kermensworks.business.blog/2020/03/18/legal-organ-sales/

Hi Kermen, I like how you mentioned that there is some good in selling organs and that it may just outweigh the bad. I do agree that selling organs should be legal so that there could be proper laws to ensure the safety of sellers and buyers. Legal or not, people will always continue to seller organs in the black mark or underground, where it’s way more dangerous. This is a growing problem all over the world, including the United States. I really enjoyed your blog post!

Noah – https://ethicsofnoah.law.blog/2020/02/04/on-injustice/

Hi Noah, I can really relate to this. Growing up, I was a pariah in school. Students and teachers found me strange because I was so quiet. I tried to take the situation to a higher authority, and it was swept under the rug. Brave of you for not letting it get under your skin. I do agree that injustice comes down to an authority holder and a less powerful recipient. Really well said.

Jolleen – https://letmehearyourreasoningprogram.code.blog/2020/03/24/in-control-of-myself/

Hi Jolleen, I can really relate to that, and I’m sure most people can. From my past experiences, I think to dwell on a situation, person, or idea wreaks more damage on our mind and body in ways we might not even notice. Like Buddha explains, it’s good to acknowledge suffering, but it’s almost poisoning to linger on suffering. It’s very true that satisfaction is only in ourselves. I really enjoyed your blog post!

Anthony – https://themindofmavie.fitness.blog/2020/03/17/organs-for-saleeeee/

Hi Anthony, I’m totally in the same boat as you. I can definitely see both sides, yet this is such a difficult question and thought. The idea of going and buying an organ is something hard to comprehend and it’s almost unrealistic because of the society we live in. I completely agree that the bad and evil could, and would, abuse legal organ sales. You brought a good point that organ sales would put price tags on people, and that can ultimately spark other conflicts and conversations, like the factors of age, race, and biology. I like how you also mentioned how right now during the COVID-19 pandemic, it goes to show that people will do absolutely crazy things in times of need. Really well said.

Lizeth – https://alizee.design.blog/blog/

Hi Lizeth, I do agree that female circumcision/genital mutilation is a very difficult subject to talk about. I think this is especially true because, in our society, this isn’t common enough to talk about. Many people do not know what female mutilation is, or the extent of what it goes to. I think culture is the same way, where we can never fully understand someone else’s culture and traditions. I like that you pointed out that traditions are passed down, but not critical thinking skills. We are taught to behave a certain way, but not how to think about how we behave or how we should think, interpret, and believe, to eventually, make our own conclusions and decisions. That’s a really good topic that can somewhat go against ethical relativism. You made some really good points.

Vanessa – https://vanessasaldanagonz.art.blog/2020/03/20/blog-prompt-9/

Hi Vanessa, I like how you shared your thought process coming from both ends. I do think when dealing with any sort of transaction, there is that chance that someone will abuse their power in that given situation. With the proper health care, and laws in place, I think organ sales are possible and could potentially be beneficial. There are so many risks, though, but if done right, it can help many people on both sides. It is difficult to apply this to the utilitarian point of view, because like you said, if the body rejects the organ, or if there are other health complications with either of the people involved, it then would be against the utility idea. But it all really depends on the situation. I really enjoyed your insight !

Lucca – https://itsacalamitystory.news.blog/2020/05/18/our-world-might-be-fed/

Hi Lucca, It’s very true, the whole world has seriously been jolted. From watching the world through the comfort of my home, I’m shocked by the way many people are responding to the pandemic. Blind ignorance is a really great way to put it. I’ve also been comparing people’s insensible actions to the 5 stages of grief, where many are so taken aback that they refuse to accept what’s going on. The country is still in stage 1, denial. I think the harm principle is very clear, and the roommate’s actions are indeed dangerous. I do agree that if everyone did their part, this could be so much better than what it is, or what it will be. I really enjoyed your insight!

Maximiliano – https://mvxc.car.blog/2020/05/14/the-feminist-challenge/

Hi Maximiliano, you have a good point that it is human, or even primitive nature, to treat and behave towards people we know differently. I think it has to do a lot with trust and that there’s really not the fear of the unknown with someone you’re already familiar with. Impartiality is difficult, especially when in disputes or decision making. But, I think the idea of impartiality is to treat other people equally, maybe not literally, but more in the sense of respect, and even communication. I think impartiality and applying it to moral reasoning is really tricky because, at the end of the day, it depends on the situation and who is involved. You made some good points, I enjoyed your blog post!

Aldo – https://visionchasersblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/20/should-organ-sales-be-legal/

Hi Aldo, That story is absolutely horrific, and unfortunately, this is happening everywhere. The problem is that we don’t see it, or it’s swept under the rug. The black-market and other drug cartels see organs as a business, that’s why it’s so dangerous. This is such a complex topic, though. I like how you gave good reasons, but also discussed both sides of the argument. You made a good point about why should a healthy human being give away a healthy part of them, which can potentially make them unhealthy in the future. I do agree that if organ sales were ever legal, there needs to be a very strict and organized system. This has helped me see the other side more. I really liked your blog post!

Carlo – https://1759416.design.blog/2020/05/18/blog-15-3-types-of-friendships/

Hi Carlo, I think Aristotle’s ideas that there are three types of friendship are very interesting and eye opening. I do agree that people usually don’t think about their friends in the sense of categories, but in doing so, you start to see things from a different frame of reference. It can even be useful when someone needs to dissect their relationship if problems like disputes or miscommunication occur. After reading Aristotle’s propositions and your blog post, the categories make perfect sense. Especially in college, we’ve all had a friend like Angel. I think that was a really good example of friendships of utility. I enjoyed reading your blog post!

Realino – https://realcuhh.law.blog/2020/05/04/blog-prompt-12/

Hi Realino, I think you chose some really good quotes. Dalai Lama’s ideas about coexisting as brothers, sisters, and people, are really amazing. Looking at the past, wars and disputes usually stem from some sort of selfishness or contempt for one another. You made a great point about applying these ideas to the current pandemic going on. People are acting with disregard and narrow-mindedness. I agree it’s up to the younger generation to make a change, as well as stop trying to compete. Like you said, teaching and helping kids understand peace, and other forms of nonviolence is very important for their future. I really enjoyed your blog post!

Jairo – https://therealjairoschwartz.art.blog/

Hi Jario, I also agree that organ sales should be legal. You made a really great point that I didn’t realize, donating blood. A really good question would be is donating blood against the Kantian perspective? Also, the fact that the bases of utilitarianism is the greatest happiness principle. I think organ sales can indeed benefit all sides involved, depending on the situation, though. With any type of surgery or transplant, there’s always a chance someone’s body may reject an organ, plus the other health risks. But, there is always a risk with any sort of health care. As long as there is no intentional harm, organ sales should be legal. Overall, really great blog.

Shivam – https://artshivam.art.blog/2020/05/15/nicomachean-ethics-book-9-section-8-on-self-love/

Hi Shivam, I think this was phrased very well. We might not even realize that we have high standards or standards at all, but it’s true that we can’t make conclusions on others based on our standards. I agree, that friendship changes so much over time because we learn from our experiences, as well as the context. The circumstances of an issue within the friendship is also important. I like how you mentioned that it takes time to recognize how to approach the given situation. Thank you for sharing that story, that’s honestly very upsetting. I really enjoyed reading your blog post.

Sier – https://sierb.design.blog/2020/02/10/ruth-benedict-a-defense-of-ethical-relativism/

Hi Sier, I really like the example you mentioned about the Kwakiutl tribe. I think culture is continuously changing, and the only way it really changes is if someone, or a group of people, make a change and an influence. With technology and social media, this is rapidly changing. The Kwakiutl tribe, on the other hand, is not in contact with other civilizations, so they’re most likely not going to change. I’m also in the same boat as you, where I’m from a very different background than most people I’m around, so I do agree that morality is relative to the culture. Thanks for sharing and I really liked your blog post!

Eddy – https://ethicsandshyt.wordpress.com/2020/04/14/nicomachean-ethics-book-8/

Hi Eddy, I agree with you, I’m also 50/50 with Aristotle’s proposition of three types of friendship. I think, though, they are really good guides and can be very eye opening. It’s hard to apply these ideas to people in your own life because they’re categories. You wouldn’t normally think about your friend as a utility, pleasure, or as a virtue. You made a good point about how you really can’t tell if someone is selfish at first. A good question would be what exactly is the difference between utility and selfishness? Thank you for sharing, I enjoyed your blog post!

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