Debating on the prime directive is problematic, as one has to separate the captain’s decisions from real life scenarios (Christopher Morpheus, 2009). In the movie, actually no one calls it a prime directive. However, this does not mean that they do not exist. Hence, the captain does everything in his power to protect, safeguard, and maintain law and order in the fleet of ship.

 In terms of categorical imperative, Captain James saves Commander Spock and violates the prime directive order. In case of any danger, one would love someone else to take the initiative and save the situation. Huge part of the Star Strek season centers on discovery, which encompasses many issues and emergencies that require fast-paced action and parts and parcels with quick-witted actions (Christopher Morpheus, 2009). Therefore, for the sake of the greater good, A good leader has to salvage any situation that threatens the danger of his subordinates or threatens to jeopardize the whole mission. In addition, his missions portray him as fast learner and a genuine leader who carries himself with care and puts safety in front of his ego or personal ambitions.

 In terms of his actions and the drive that pushes him into action despite the odds stack against him, the captain success is not chance but a deliberate effort to make the right decisions. The decision to save his first officer, Commander Spock was because he is simply a great team leader who ensures the safety and completion if the mission ahead of them (Kurtangleukrborn, 2007). It is with no doubt the characterization of captain kirk allows him some emotional intelligence and to some extent some control hence, no one can question his ability to disobey directive order and save his first officer, Spock successfully.

            Captain Kirk has a reputation of walking into danger unscathed therefore he already formed a trait and a tendency to achieve goals even though he has to forego some good in order to achieve greatness. Spock is at the mercy of his captain’s actions hence it is up to the captain to carry the burden of two people and executes actions in a fair manner that will sustain a safe distance from harm and any impending danger (Kurtangleukrborn, 2007). Therefore, from Spock perspective, he expected a save from Captain Kirk no matter what the situation or circumstance at the time and in the just like any great leader that Captain Kirk was, the captain came through and saved his first officer. Some people are of the opinion that intelligent people do not have good communication skills and socialization ethics but that is not the case when factoring in Captain Kirk, who ensures all aspects of the game go as usual and nothing remains out of the norm. Simply put, Captain acted according to his duties designated for him as a captain of the ship and not for selfish reasons.

 According to moral act the right or wrong aspect of a decision lies in the long and short terms consequences of his act do not really matter but the resulting outcome of the actions (Kurtangleukrborn, 2007). So one can say the captain acted out of good will of others and his decisions were outright. In the end of it all, its all about the steps he took to establish reformed decision with Spock in mind and help assist violently or peacefully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

Christopher Morpheus (2009) Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise "Alien Madness & The Funky Conjunction" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VepNygurxqI

Kurtangleukrborn (2007).Star Trek: I'm Captain Kirk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIDIIONwPVc