Social Responsibility
The Focus
- the recognition that life can only lived with and through others; a sense of duty to discharge obligations towards other
- the commitment to make a positive impact on others and to make improvements which benefit everyone
- a care and concern which takes practical action
to provide support and assistance to those in difficulty
“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. “
Winston Churchill
Potential Hazards
- an idealistic outlook which is out of touch with the limitations and constraints of human nature and what can be achieved through social change
- a potentially patronising attitude which knows what is good for others and how they should live their lives
- becoming caught
up in others’ problems and difficulties and
losing sight of matters to you personally in life
“But the creator is the man who goes against the current. Men have been taught that it is a virtue to stand together. But the creator is the man who stands alone.”
Ayn Rand
Risks if Neglected
- a self-interest which is indifferent to others and disengages from their problems and difficulties
- potentially lacking tolerance and compassion for the plight of those less fortunate in life
- a narrowness
of outlook which focuses only on immediate concerns and lacks attention
to your responsibilities in the broader community and society
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”
Albert Einstein