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1. Recognize the nature of the basic units of Ethics and Learning Resources:
Morality, and philosophical reasoning.
Mabaquiao, N. (2017). Making Life Worth Living:
2. Differentiate Morality and Ethics. An Introduction to Philosophy of the Human
Person. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW
INTRODUCTION (5 MINS)
Welcome to Ethics!
This course will introduce you to various perspectives in analyzing personal and moral dilemmas. It aims to mold
you to be become responsible citizens and/or leaders for nation-building. You will have activities and
assessments to develop your critical decision-making skills in addressing social ethical issues. Make sure to read
the instructions and concept notes for you to maximize the learnings for each student activity sheet (SAS). Also,
expect that the school and your subject teacher will make necessary adjustments along the way, so do not
hesitate to ask.
In this lesson, you will learn the basic concepts of Ethics and Morality. You should be acquainted with the
definition and nature of ethics and morality for you to identify and understand their differences, as well as their
similarities. This lesson aims to provide a guide for human interaction towards the realization of an ethical, just,
and human society and towards the ‘Search for the Ultimate Good’.
Instructions: Answer the following question/s and write your answers in 2-3 sentences only.
1. If our society does not adhere to any moral/ethical standard, what would happen to the kind of leaders we
would have? Elaborate your answer.
If society lacks moral and ethical standards, leaders who emerge are likely to prioritize their own interests
over the interests of the society they lead, and engage in unethical behavior such as corruption and abuse of
power. This could result in policies that favor certain groups over others, exacerbating inequalities and
injustices, and eroding trust between society and its leaders.
B. MAIN LESSON
“According to Socrates, people will naturally do what is good provided that they know
what is right, and that evil or bad actions are purely the result of ignorance.”
MORALITY
− It refers to the extent to which an action is considered right or wrong. It concerns the recognition of the
inherent values of people (culture and religion), a value that is not reducible to how others benefit us.
− Moral Standards. Refers to norms (rules and values) about the types of actions which are morally
acceptable. the rules people have about the kinds of actions they believe are morally right, as well as the
values they place on the kinds of objects they believe are morally good.
− Non-moral Standards. Refers to norms that are unrelated to moral or ethical considerations such as
etiquettes, fashion standards, rules in the game, house rules and legal statutes. A nonmoral act or action is
not subject to moral judgment because morality is not taken into consideration (e.g., clothes you wear).
− Immoral Standards. Describes a person or behavior that conscientiously goes against accepted morals or
the proper ideas and beliefs about how to behave in a way that is considered right and good by most
people. It connotes the intent of evilness or wrongdoing.
− Unmoral Standards. Means that there is no moral perception and not influenced or guided by moral
considerations. Unmoral is used describing nonhuman or inanimate things incapable of understanding
right and wrong (e.g., hurricanes and machines).
− Amoral Standards. Defined as having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or
wrong—compendiously, “without morals” (e.g., An infant who unlearned in what is right and wrong, and
people with mental illness).
● IMPORTANCE OF MORALS/RULES
− Regulates unwanted or harmful behavior and to encourage wanted or beneficial behavior in society.
− Dictated by the values of the culture regarding what is viewed as acceptable or unacceptable for
individuals in a society.
− Specific sets of norms of behavior and a prescribed guide for conduct or action useful in guiding and
monitoring the interactions of humans in a society.
− Prevent chaos and encourage uniformity. Rules also tend to make things fairer and to provide a stable
environment for humans to co-exist in a society which leads to peace and development.
− Encourages order to make members of society feel comfortable, secure, and safe.
C. LESSON WRAP-UP
KEYS TO CORRECTION
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING: IDENTIFICATION
1. Moral Standard
2. Non-Moral Standard
3. Non-Moral Standard
4. Non-Moral Standard
5. Moral Standard
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