Applied Ethics in Society
Philosophy · Grade 11 · Ethics and Moral Philosophy · 3.º Período

Applied Ethics in Society

Students apply ethical theories to contemporary social issues such as environmental ethics, bioethics, and technology. They develop reasoned arguments for their moral positions.

Ontario Curriculum ExpectationsHZB3M D3.1: Analyze contemporary ethical issues using philosophical frameworksHZB3M D3.2: Formulate and defend a position on an applied ethics issue

About This Topic

Students apply ethical theories to contemporary social issues such as environmental ethics, bioethics, and technology. They develop reasoned arguments for their moral positions.

Key Questions

  1. What are our moral obligations to the environment?
  2. How should we navigate ethical issues in medical science?
  3. What are the ethical implications of artificial intelligence?

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