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LEARNING WORKSHEET FOR GE 105

WEEK 5

Lesson 1: Ethics of Hedonism

Lesson 2: Ethics of Utilitarianism

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ANTONIO I VALLEJOS
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 Worksheet ETHICS
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Lesson 1: Ethics of Hedonism

Lesson 2: Ethics of Utilitarianism

Learning Outcomes: In this lesson, you will be able to:

a) Discuss the basic and significant features of the ethics of

utilitarianism;
b) Identify and describe the various elements of hedonic Calculus;
c) Distinguish two types of pleasures;
d) Assess critically the strengths and weaknesses of utilitarian ethics;
and
e) Apply the utilitarian concepts and principles to the analysis of
various ethical issues in contemporary Philippine situation.

Vocabulary

Hedonism- is the belief that pleasure, or the absence of pain, is the most
important principle in determining the morality of a potential course of action. 

Utilitarianism- is an ethical theory that determines right from wrong by focusing

on outcomes. It is a form of consequentialism.

ACTIVITY 1: Let’s Share our thoughts

Direction: Write a short personal reflection on the questions. As a student, what

can you do to contribute to the common good? (2-3) sentences.

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ACTIVITY 2: Let’s Complete the Table

Direction: Make a list of your particular pursuits and activities that give specific
pleasure or happiness to the mind/spirit/intellect. Describe the experience and
compare them with the pleasure that you get form the pursuit of body/physical
activities. Which one’s “more pleasurable”?

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 Activities for mind/spirit/intellect Activities for bodily/physical

More pleasurable and elaborate:

Process Question:

1. Do you think that pleasure or happiness is the supreme goal of life? Why
or why not?
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Four-Pronged Integration

Core/Related Values:

 What values can be highlighted when you know the consequences of the
things you’ve done?

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Social Orientation: Freedom of Expression

 How can you avoid the consequences of your own actions?

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Lesson across Discipline:

 How can you teach values to your siblings/others to be sensitive to their own
actions?

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Biblical Passage:

Titus 2:7

Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching
show integrity, dignity.

Question: How will you be a role model to your siblings/others?

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IN A NUT - SHELL

Direction: Answer the question below.

As, a human person, what is the essence of Utilitarian Approach?

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References:

https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/glossary/utilitarianism

https://jefmenguin.com/filipino-values/

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