ST.

JOHN PAUL II COLLEGE OF DAVAO

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Physically Detached Yet A cademically Attached

At SJPIICD, I Matter !

LET’S INITIATE!
Activity 1. Let us try to check your understanding of the topics. Write
your answers to the space provided below every after each question.

1. What is the importance of Duty?

if we do something because we know it's our duty, and if duty is the

key element in our decision to act, then we have acted rightly, even if we
wanted to do the act or were too scared not to do it, or whatever. Hence, do
the right thing for the right reason because it is the right thing to do.

2. What do you mean by the first formulation of categorical imperative?

Always act in such a way that you would be willing for it to become a
general law that everyone else should do the same in the same situation.

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COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Physically Detached Yet A cademically Attached

3. What do you mean by the second formulation of categorical imperative?

Act so that you treat humanity, both in your own person and in that
of another, always as an end and never merely as a means.

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LET’S NQUIRE!
Activity 1. In this activity, you are required to expound your answer to
each of the questions below.

1. Which of the Strengths of the said theory mentioned do you find very
valid? Why?

Human Rights. Because Kant’s theory provides a basis for Human Rights.
In 1948, the UN Declaration of Human Rights was agreed by 48 countries
& is the world’s most translated document, protecting humans around the
globe.

2. Which of the weaknesses of the said theory mentioned do you find

most convincing? Why?

Consequences: Because even you already know the consequence you will
even do it because you don’t want to become worst the situation. that’s
why Consequences are more convincing.

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COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Physically Detached Yet A cademically Attached

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LET’S NFER!
Activity 1. Cite a particular situation where two conflicting duties or
obligation are present. Which of these two opposing duties do you think
should be followed given the situation? Why?

Moral dilemmas are situations in which two or more

moral obligations, duties, rights, goods, or ideals comes
into conflict with each other.

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