When asked what the definition of ethics is, many responded that being moral means doing what is right. But how can we justify what is a good action and what is a bad action? All humans are created equal, but our principles and ways of thinking can be extremely different. Some may say that doing the right thing means following your heart, your inner feelings and your intuition. But emotions can be deceptive. Others say that doing what is morally right means following the law and doing what is right for society, and being accepted. But today's society is judgmental and can be corrupted by many opinions due to the diversity of cultures. So what does it mean to be ethical? Being ethical means doing what is right in terms of virtues, fairness, duties, responsibilities, obligations and moral beliefs, all of which arise from culture and family background. Being ethical also means being reasonable. Although most people associate the term ethics with feelings, feelings can be unstable, making it difficult to make rational decisions. There is no doubt that emotions are powerful, but they are also temporary and cause regret if unwanted actions occur. When we are angry, frustrated, jealous or sad, it is difficult to distinguish right from wrong. People have been killed or seriously injured simply because they cut someone off or said things the other person didn't like to hear. “Reason,” on the other hand, is supposed to guide people in the right direction and avoid what is bad. People must live their lives with reasons. Let's take the example of a war: if people went to war just because they wanted to, thousands of people would end up dying, but for what cause? One of the criteria for a “j...... middle of paper......a rational decision. Feelings are temporary, yes. But without feelings, reasons became invalid and meaningless. Ethics means doing what one believes is the right and best choice for oneself and what is right for me may not be right for others. Virtues, responsibilities, obligations, and beliefs all contribute to the way people see and analyze things. We are all different in how we see and understand situations and how we feel about each situation will change how we reason about our actions. So should ethics be based on reasons or feelings? I believe this should be the basis of both. Feelings will always be part of human nature and it is what influences our daily life choices. Reasons are strings that help us stay calm and make rational decisions. By combining feelings with reasons, one can be sure that he is making a rational decision that is morally right for him..