Throughout human history, the way we define what is right and wrong has undergone many different transformations. The way we treat our fellow human beings has been changed by war, propaganda, racism and cultural differences. The division of land and power in the Middle Ages, the Crusades, women's suffrage, and slavery all stem from the ethics of particular cultures and perspectives. By examining the ethics of previous eras and cultures, I hope to develop a particular ethical viewpoint that is fair to all people of all cultures. To me, this is the view that the ends justify the means, otherwise known as utilitarianism. Utilitarianism is a life principle that I have thought about and decided on for a long time. I never fully understood my own ethical point of view, nor was I able to write it down, until I heard about utilitarianism. I believe that the values ​​from which this principle arises are the most likely: being true to myself, making firm decisions and a little greed (which lives instinctively in each of us (Taflinger, 1996)). Utilitarianism is a difficult view, almost in the same way that socialism is a difficult view between communism and capitalism. This also means that, as with socialism, my ethical view is different from that of its counterparts and therefore has different effects on my life. Being a young man, I am rarely subject to adverse decisions regarding morality. As it stands, my ethical principle has few ill effects, with most unethical acts being petty squabbles with friends and family. Furthermore, I do not have the life experience that allows me to judge the value of the services and the seriousness of the different acts. This puts me in a state where my ethical principle...... middle of paper...... the retirement tunnel is quickly approaching and making the decision not to retire early and be happy or to continue and ensure a long and fulfilling retirement. These decisions may also have something to do with the value of greed and the desire to become rich as a young adult. In conclusion, humans, regardless of race, culture, or gender, have some form of ethical principle, whether for the better or for the good. worse. Humans put labels on what is right and wrong in an attempt to live a fulfilling life. Our individuality through our life stages and important relationships can change what we define as our ethical principle. The person's values, life experience, childhood, and social influences affect the outcome of the person's ethical principle. This ultimately translates into character traits such as generous, kind, tough and fair, which in turn make up who we are..