Foundations of Morality
Philosophy · Grade 11 · Ethics and Moral Philosophy · 3.º Período

Foundations of Morality

Students investigate the origins of moral values and the distinction between objective and subjective morality. They explore how culture, religion, and reason shape ethical frameworks.

Ontario Curriculum ExpectationsHZB3M D1.1: Identify the main questions in ethicsHZB3M D1.2: Explain the difference between moral absolutism and moral relativism

About This Topic

Students investigate the origins of moral values and the distinction between objective and subjective morality. They explore how culture, religion, and reason shape ethical frameworks.

Key Questions

  1. Where do moral values come from?
  2. Are there universal moral truths?
  3. How does culture influence our understanding of right and wrong?

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