This document discusses six elements of ethics: loyalty, courage, integrity, education, philanthropy. For each element, it provides information on what culture influenced the development of that element, and why it remains important in today's world. The cultures discussed are medieval Japan and medieval Europe. The document argues that these elements promote a trustworthy, sophisticated, and compassionate society.

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Code of Ethics
Century
By Christopher Walker

2. Loyalty
My Elements Which culture influenced it? Why is it helpful in
today’s world?
Loyalty to country Influenced by Medieval People should be loyal
Japan’s strong sense of to their country and its
nationalism. government because a
strong sense of
national pride can help
people work together
for the good of society.

3. Courage
My Elements Which culture influenced Why is it helpful in
it? today’s world?
Courage Influenced by both People should be
Medieval Japan and courageous and brave
Medieval Europe. They so that they can take
both emphasized courage on life’s challenges and
in battle. also be able to protect
themselves from
danger if necessary.

4. Integrity
My Elements Which culture influenced it? Why is it helpful in
today’s world?
Integrity (Honesty and Influenced by both People should show
being true to oneself and Medieval Japan and integrity by being
one’s principles) Medieval Europe. They honest and doing the
both showed integrity right thing. This would
through their principles promote a more
of loyalty, honesty, and trustworthy society.
generosity.

5. Education
My Elements Which culture influenced Why is it helpful in
it? today’s world?
Education and Influenced by Medieval People should educate
Intelligence Japan. Samurais were themselves and develop
expected to educate their skills in order to
themselves. succeed in life. An
educated population
would promote a more
sophisticated society.

6. Philanthropy
My Elements Which culture influenced Why is it helpful in
it? today’s world?
Philanthropy (showing Influenced by both People should be
concern for human welfare, Medieval Japan and generous and help out
by donating money, Medieval Europe. the less fortunate and
property, or time to needy The Samurai were support good causes
persons or causes) compassionate to others, such as the arts.
and also supported the
arts. Knights were
expected to be generous
to the feeble and help
them out.