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EXPLORING SITUATIONAL ETHICS AND BEHAVIOR DYNAMICS: THE SENSITIVITIES OF MORAL COMPASS – CHAPTER -02

  ***Continued from Chapter 01 (Covered previously: What is Situational Ethics, The Meaning & Context of Agape, The Three Views Of Situational Ethics ) Link to Chapter 01: CHAPTER - 01 The Four Working Principles of Situationism Principle 1. Pragmatism The situationalist follows a strategy, which is  pragmatic . “Pragmatism” is a well worked-out philosophical position adopted by the likes of  John Dewey  (1859 – 1952),  Charles Peirce  (1839–1914) and  William James  (1842–1910). Fletcher does not want his theory associated with these views and rejects all the implications of this type of “Pragmatism”. What makes his view pragmatic is very simple. It is just his attraction to moral views, which do not try to work out what to do in the abstract, but rather explores how moral views might play out in each  real life situations . Principle 2: Relativism Even with his rejection of Antinomianism and his acceptance of one supreme principle of morality, Fletcher, surprising

EXPLORING SITUATIONAL ETHICS AND BEHAVIOR DYNAMICS: THE SENSITIVITIES OF MORAL COMPASS – CHAPTER -01

  Situational ethics, or situation ethics, is a teleological and consequential theory of ethics concerned with the outcome of an action as opposed to an action being intrinsically wrong as in deontological theories. The theory was principally developed in the 1960s by the Christian Episcopal priest Joseph Fletcher. He argued that sometimes moral principles could be cast aside in certain situations if love is best being served . He believed that there are no absolute laws other than the law of love, and that all the other laws were secondary. This means that all the other laws may be broken if other courses of action would result in more love. Thus, in the case of situational ethics, the ends can justify the means. Joseph Fletcher (1905–1991), in his time, developed what he called an ethical non-system . His publication was questioned amongst the public because it legitimized the general post-war dissatisfaction with authority . The English term "situation ethics" was taken f

SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE: UNRAVELING ITS DYNAMICS AND IMPACT ON SOCIETY – CHAPTER 02

  ***Continued from Chapter 01 (Covered previously: Intelligence & its meaning, Emotional & Social Intelligence, Social Intelligence at the Workplace, Social Intelligence & Nurturing Behaviours ) Link to Chapter 01: CHAPTER - 01 Attributes that Aid in Building Social Intelligence [01]:- The Proto-conversation: There is so much going on behind our words. As we speak, our brains are taking in micro-expressions, voice intonations, gestures and pheromones. People who have high SI have a greater awareness of their proto-conversations. This may be viewed under two aspects: [02]:- Our Social Triggers: Let’s start with our social awareness. People and places trigger different emotions and this affects our ability to connect. Think about a time when we felt excited and energized by an interaction. Now think of a time when we felt drained and defeated after an interaction. The theory on how our brain processes social interactions is: Why are these important? The Low Road guides our g

SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE: UNRAVELING ITS DYNAMICS AND IMPACT ON SOCIETY – CHAPTER 01

  Social intelligence is the ability to understand and navigate social situations effectively. It involves the ability to read and interpret social cues, manage emotions, communicate effectively, and build and maintain relationships. Social intelligence has been linked to a range of positive outcomes, including improved job performance, better health outcomes, and more satisfying relationships. Intelligence According to Psychology Today, intelligence is “…a construct that includes problem solving abilities, spatial manipulation and language acquisition.” Intelligence measured by IQ tests isn’t the be all and end all. Regardless of the number of languages that we learn to speak, the amount of information we memorize, and even how well we can complete math problems, intelligence inevitably is a more complex measure.  There are three types of intelligence, two of which are unmeasurable in IQ tests, and are pivotal for success in leadership levels in business, and even in innovation.

THE THEORY OF FLOW: UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE OF OPTIMAL EXPERIENCE CHAPTER - 02

  ***Continued from Chapter 01 (Covered previously: What is Flow, Benefits of Flow, The Neuroscience of Flow, Attaining a Flow State, Flow State Triggers) Link to Chapter 01: https://conceptsnest.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-theory-of-flow-understanding.html The Importance of Flow in the Workplace In the workplace, Flow has huge implications for productivity. We’ve all heard the old adage  pick a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life . In the reality of the 21st century, however, distractions abound. From buzzing telephones to constant email notifications, we’re much better equipped to focus on and enjoy the tasks at hand if we can enter a Flow state. There are many benefits that Flow can have in the workplace – starting with faster learning .  Flow even has implications for how we tackle our approach to innovation . These aren’t unrelated to the concept of faster learning, either. As entering and attaining a Flow state is closely linked to our  awareness , being ‘i