Ateneo de Zamboanga University

School of Liberal Arts

Philosophy Department
Learning Packet #4
ETHICS
2nd Session, 1st Semester SY 2020-2021
Learning Packet Activity Sheet No: 3 Date:
Topic: The Moral Teachings of Gautama and Confucius Week: 4 Session
Learning Intent
At the end of week 2, the students can:
1. Discuss the moral development of the person
2. Compare and contrast the Moral Teachings of Gautama and Confucius
3. Appreciate personal moral values based on the teachings of Gautama and Confucius
I. Concept Notes
The purpose of Gautama and Confucius is to present a moral principle to serve as a guide so that we can
avoid the sufferings and disorder of this world.

Read or watch:
Siddharta Gautama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyMBtinI7WY and
Confucius https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT7oOXASqGU

Week 4 Handout:

II. Checking for Understanding

Instructions: Click the links provided below:

On Buddhist’s Ethics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wu47a-YXac
On Confucian Ethics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlMOSmRXtAQ
What I thought:
What (classmate’s name) thought:
What (classmate’s name) thought:

What we will share:

III. Analysis
Instructions: After watching the movies, as a group, please answer the question below. Share your answer
during our synchronous class meeting.

1. What are the important points highlighted in the movies?

2. Do you agree with the message/s of the movies? Why?

IV. Integration
Instructions: Reflection Paper. Read and answer the question. Submit your work in my email
delacruzpert@adzu.edu.ph

1. Have you encountered instances/situations where you experience the Four Noble Truths?
2. Do you agree with the Silver Rule? Why?

In our synchronous class meeting, I want to be clarified about…__________________________________

V. Independent Practice:

References:
Reyes, R.C. (1989). Ground and norm of morality. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press pages 7 - 20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyMBtinI7WY on Gautama and Buddhism

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT7oOXASqGU on Confucius

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wu47a-YXac on Buddhist Ethics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlMOSmRXtAQ on Confucian Ethics