Philosophy · 3rd Year · Philosophy of Value · 3.º Período
Foundations of Morality
Students explore where our sense of right and wrong originates. They compare objective moral facts with cultural relativism.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy LO 3.1: Explore the origins of moral values and ethical norms.NCCA Philosophy LO 3.2: Distinguish between different types of value, including moral and aesthetic.
About This Topic
Students explore where our sense of right and wrong originates. They compare objective moral facts with cultural relativism.
Key Questions
- Are moral rules universal or culturally determined?
- What does it mean to be a good person?
- How do we decide what is the right thing to do?
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