Introduction to ethics
Please find a PDF printout of the above diagram
here.
Some discussion questions on ethics
- Do you have an ethical system that you use in making ethical or moral decisions?
- Do you find the Wikipedia article on Ethics adequately describes the field of ethics?
- What are some ethical questions or dilemmas you have encountered?
- Do you think the study of ethics will help you make better ethical decisions?
Some possible answers to the above questions can be found
here.
Here are some thought-provoking discussion questions on ethics from Bing co-pilot:
- Is it ever okay to lie? If so, when and why?
- Do you believe that everyone should have equal rights? Why or why not?
- If you discovered that a popular product you use daily was produced unethically (e.g., using child labour or harming the environment), would you continue to use it? Why or why not?
- Is it ethical to use animals for testing products or scientific research?
- Should companies be allowed to patent life-saving medications, potentially limiting access to those who cannot afford them? Why or why not?
- Should we always help someone in need, even if it puts us at risk?
- Is it ethical to prioritise the education of gifted students over those with learning difficulties or disabilities?
These questions can help spark deep and meaningful conversations about various ethical dilemmas and perspectives¹². Do any of these questions resonate with you or seem particularly interesting?
Source: Conversation with Copilot, 27/08/2024
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