I thought your topic was extremely interesting. However, I think it could be framed more clearly because it seems that it shifts between evaluating merit based on potential, outcome, or background. I think it would be stronger if you focus on one of those points, narrowing the scope of your paper to make it stronger.
I really like your thoughts under the word merit. It reminds me about Aristotle's point of view on virtues which are the behavior showing high moral standards. However, the major difference between virtues and merits is that virtues may be acknowledged by everyone but merits cannot. From a moral perspective, people may be unfair when they are born. Therefore, rewarding hard work and contribution might be more of a means for companies to motivate their employees rather than a moral reward. I don't think that merit should be utilized to reward success or hardship, but I think virtues can be rewarded.
I thought your topic was extremely interesting. However, I think it could be framed more clearly because it seems that it shifts between evaluating merit based on potential, outcome, or background. I think it would be stronger if you focus on one of those points, narrowing the scope of your paper to make it stronger.
I really like your thoughts under the word merit. It reminds me about Aristotle's point of view on virtues which are the behavior showing high moral standards. However, the major difference between virtues and merits is that virtues may be acknowledged by everyone but merits cannot. From a moral perspective, people may be unfair when they are born. Therefore, rewarding hard work and contribution might be more of a means for companies to motivate their employees rather than a moral reward. I don't think that merit should be utilized to reward success or hardship, but I think virtues can be rewarded.