GEN006: Applied Ethics

Module #1 Student Activity Sheet

Name: CHRISEBELLE SHANE C. GABIANA Class number:

Section: 2BSN-B8 Schedule: Date:

Learning Unit: Ethics vs. Morality Learning Materials:

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the module, the student should be able to:
1. Recognize the nature of the basic units of Ethics and
Morality, and philosophical reasoning.
2. Differentiate Morality and Ethics.
Student Activity Sheets (PEN Modules)
Learning Resources:
Mabaquiao, N. (2017). Making Life Worth Living:
An Introduction to Philosophy of the Human
Person. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
Rachels, J. (2004). The Elements of Moral
Philosophy (4th Edition). McGraw-Hill Publishing.

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW

INTRODUCTION (5 MINS)

Welcome to Applied Ethics!

This course will introduce you to various perspectives in analyzing personal and moral dilemmas. It aims to mold
you to 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.
Their credibility and reputation would suffer if they did not hold themselves to the same
standards they hold others to. Society would be a horrible place without morality.

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B. MAIN LESSON

LESSON PRESENTATION/CONTENT NOTES (15 MINS)

Instructions: Take your time to read and understand all the important information you need to know about the
lesson. Also, please do not forget to highlight important information to help you remember.

ETHICS
– A branch of philosophy that consists of the fundamental issues of practical decision making, and its major
concerns on the nature of ultimate value and the standards by which human actions can be judged as right
or wrong. It is concerned with knowing what is right and wrong.
– It came from the Greek word, “ethos”, which means character.
– Deals with norms or standards of right and wrong applicable to human behavior.

– Aims: (1) Addresses questions about morality, (2) Identifies the standards of making moral judgements, (3)
Clarifying the meaning of moral judgments, and (4) Seeks to understand the basis of morals, how they
develop and how they are and should be followed.

– Branches: (1) Descriptive Ethics, (2) Normative Ethics, (3) Meta Ethics, and (4) Applied Ethics.

– Frameworks/Theories: (1) Virtue Ethics, (2) Deontological Ethics, and (3) Teleological Ethics.
– At a more fundamental level, it is the method by which we categorize our values and pursue them. It studies
what ought to be done and answers the question, “Do we pursue our own happiness, or do we sacrifice
ourselves to a greater cause?”

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 to describe 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

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 wrong—compendiously, “without morals” (e.g., An infant who unlearned 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 coexist in a society which leads to peace and development.
– Encourages order to make members of society feel comfortable, secure, and safe.

SKILL-BUILDING ACTIVITY: GRAPHIC ORGANIZER (30 MINS)

Instructions: Create a graphic organizer about Ethics and Morality. You can highlight their differences as well as
their similarities. Use a concept definition map as the format of your output. You can use online editing
applications such as Canva and PPT, then, paste it in the space below. If you don’t have access to these
applications, you can draw or doodle your graphic organizer.

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 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING: IDENTIFICATION (5 MINS)
Instructions: Determine whether the following actions are moral or nonmoral standards.
Moral Standard 1. Killing the suspect of the crime.
Non-Moral Standard 2. Helping an elderly cross the street.
Non-Moral Standard 3. Wearing a face mask during a pandemic.
Non-Moral Standard 4. Hand washing before eating.
Moral Standard 5. Posting offensive words on social media.

C. LESSON WRAP-UP

THINKING ABOUT LEARNING (5 MINS)

Think About Your learning. Take a few minutes to reflect on the quality of your work and effort.
1. How can you be an ethical or moral person? Illustrate your answer.
Do not cause harm. Refrain from acting in a bullying manner and refrain from doing or saying anything that
could injure another person. Make an effort to improve the lives of others. Show them kindness on a daily
basis. Saying "thank you" or expressing praise to someone can enough.

2. What parts were challenging for you to do? Why do you think was it challenging for you?
Understanding people proved to be the most difficult thing for me. Yes, I believe it is difficult for me.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

1. What action is considered ethical?
- When an action is guided by ethical frameworks such as Utilitarianism and Deontology and is a specific
and rational response to a moral situation based on one’s reflection about the legal and institutional
norms of the group or society a person is in (e.g., raising your hand if you have a question during class).
The concept of wrong and right is based on ethical theories and/or social institutions.

2. What action is considered moral?

– When an action is guided by the belief that it is the right thing to do based on the cultural values and
moral principles held by the person doing the action (e.g., pagmamano). The concept of wrong and right
is based on the personal perception of an individual.

3. Why is Morality and Ethics usually interchangeable and undistinguishable?

– Because when we talk about doing what is good (morality), it usually starts from knowing about it
(ethics).

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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