Is it moral to give? Is it moral to fight for change? Do one of these actions hold a higher moral value than another? In this speech we will discuss and present a variety of philosophical theories and ideas, from Aristotle’s virtue ethics, to utilitarian and consequentialism, to Kant’s deontology to answer these questions. Additionally, we seek to determine the effects of attitude on giving and community service. Is the goal of giving to feel good about ourselves or is the goal of giving to make the world a better place for those who are disadvantaged. Is there a way to separate these two motives? It is our goal to consider the possible implications of these questions, to analyze them with relevant philosophical theory, and to provide what we believe to be the best answer to this question.
