Philosophy · Year 12 · Moral Philosophy: Applied Ethics · 4.º Período
Stealing and Deception
Students apply normative ethical theories to the issues of stealing and telling lies. They will contrast utilitarian, Kantian, and Aristotelian approaches.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 7172: Moral Philosophy 3.2.2.1AQA 7172: Moral Philosophy 3.2.2.2
About This Topic
Students apply normative ethical theories to the issues of stealing and telling lies. They will contrast utilitarian, Kantian, and Aristotelian approaches.
Key Questions
- Is it ever morally permissible to steal?
- How does Kant view the act of lying?
- What would a virtue ethicist say about deception?
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