Moral Philosophy

Moral Philosophy

What is good for man as an individual ? What is good for man as a member of society ? Man is never meant to be alone and so Political Philosophy seeks what is best for man among others . There are several Schools of Thought in response to the search for the kind of life that may be considered good for man and society . The United States is said to be an experiment in Political Philosophy because of the mosaic of concepts that combine the tested with the untried , which worked in the

br past and still do in the present

Its Utilitarian foundation seeks to give the greatest good to the greatest number . The Founding Fathers had wanted justice for all and so it is , until today . American democratic institutions support and ensure that this ideal is carried out . These institutions not only safeguard individual rights and freedoms , they also ensure the people 's compliance to their duties and responsibilities to the state . In the conduct of state affairs , society is guided by reason and not by forces of emotion lessons from history , or sectarian dictates . An example would be an unconstitutional change of leadership or government . Equal opportunities for all men in a just society is characteristic of liberal tendencies that underscores impartiality . Along with Liberalism the state promotes tolerance of the differences in religion , gender ethnicity , sexual preferences , physical and mental abilities . However tolerance is not allowed to exceed the bounds of decency . The US has a strong...