Philosophy is rooted in daily human existence. Moral philosophy or ethics is doing the right thing or being a law abiding individual. Metaethics is a branch of analytical philosophy that focuses on what encompasses morality. This paper discusses the significance the concepts of, objectivity, free will, relativism, absolutism and teleology in ethics. Additionally, the paper explores the concepts’ relevance to the Affordable Care Act.
Objectivity
Philosophically, the concept of objectivity relates to remaining free of bias or prejudice regardless of ones beliefs. Objective individuals are open-minded, fair and neutral even when faced with difficult decisions. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has arguably been an interesting policy …show more content…
Philosophers argue that free will can further be determined by whether the action acted upon was already predetermined. Arguments often arise as to whether free will truly exists. Arguably the ACA, exercises and infringes on free will. The ACA infringes on free will by enacting penalties on individuals not interested in acquiring healthcare coverage. Additionally, the ACA infringes upon the free will of employers forced to provide health coverage for their employees. Individual states, could considerably argue that the ACA infringes on their free will to provide Medicaid benefits to their residents. On the other hand, the ACA allows individuals to exercise free will by providing the avenue for individuals to choose their personalized insurance coverage (Quadagno, 2014; Strawson, …show more content…
In other words, the governed cannot challenge any aspects of government, including their judicial, executive and legislative powers. Supporters of absolutism argue that it is necessary for the maintenance of order and enhanced security. The ACA is not absolute, given the various amendments to meet the requirements of the democracy. Arguably, the ACA frowns upon absolutism has it aims to enhance public health through affordable health care. Individuals that were under or uninsured prior to the ACA, would argue that the ACA defeated the absolutism previously held by insurance companies and healthcare institutions in regard to the cost of health