Philosophy · Year 12 · Moral Philosophy: Applied Ethics · 4.º Período
Simulated Killing
An ethical evaluation of simulated killing in media such as video games and films. Students will debate the moral implications of virtual actions.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 7172: Moral Philosophy 3.2.2.3
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An ethical evaluation of simulated killing in media such as video games and films. Students will debate the moral implications of virtual actions.
Key Questions
- Does simulated killing harm the moral character of the agent?
- How does utilitarianism calculate the pleasure derived from violent games?
- Is there a moral difference between simulated and actual violence?
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