Foundations of Right and Wrong
Philosophy · 2nd Year · Moral Philosophy (Ethics) · 3.º Período

Foundations of Right and Wrong

Students are introduced to ethical theories such as utilitarianism and deontology. They apply these frameworks to simple moral dilemmas.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy Strand 4.1: Outline different approaches to moral decision making.NCCA Philosophy Strand 4.2: Apply ethical theories to a moral dilemma.

About This Topic

Students are introduced to ethical theories such as utilitarianism and deontology. They apply these frameworks to simple moral dilemmas.

Key Questions

  1. How do we decide what is right?
  2. Should we focus on rules or consequences?
  3. Are moral rules universal?

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