Course Code GE7

Description Ethics
Pre-Requisites
Department: Week 1

General Education Module No. 1

TOPIC

Introduction to Ethics by Differentiating Moral Standards to Non-Moral Standards

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this module, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of rules.
2. Define Ethics
3. Differentiate Moral Standards from Non-moral Standards.

INTRODUCTION
Ethics as define by Webster Dictionary is “the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with
moral duty and obligation”.

Basic rules and regulations of the school will be discussed with the help of the student’s handbook
for them to deeply understand the policies of the school.

Through this study students will understand the importance of rules, why they need to follow
rules, what benefits they will get being a good follower and most especially be aware of their
obligation as a human being.

In this module students will be provided with reading materials, links and online lectures for them to
further understand the subject matter.

Quiz and recitation will be given to assess the students. Discussion will also very helpful in assessing
the students understanding with the topic. Exchanging inputs among students is another effective way
to weigh if they met the objective of studying various topic.

COURSE CONTENT
Define Rules

Rules are statements that tell us what is allowed or not allowed to do in a certain
game/play, situation or in a system.

As College Students can you say that you know how to follow rules?
Student’s handbook basic policy will be discussed.

Each students can be solicited their different experiences in line with the topic.

Rules are important to be followed to avoid problems and troubles. Like here in school there are rules
that need to obey in order to have a peaceful and harmonious environment. A peaceful environment
is a healthy place to live with.

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From the student handbook brief the students of the rules and regulations of the school. Please
concentrate on the basics rules that students must follow.

What is Ethics or Morality?

Ethics or moral philosophy is branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending,

and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct.

The term ethics derives from the Ancient Greek word ἠθικός ethikos,which is derived from the
word ἦθος ethos (habit, “custom”).
 
The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy

States that the word ethics is “commonly used interchangeably with 'morality' ... and sometimes it
is used more narrowly to mean the moral principles of a particular tradition, group or individual.

Defining ethics

• Rushworth Kidder states that “standard definitions of ethics have typically included such
phrases as 'the science of the ideal human character' or 'the science of moral duty'".

• Richard William Paul and Linda Elder define ethics as “a set of concepts and principles that
guide us in determining what behavior helps or harms sentient creatures”.

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Three major areas of study within ethics recognized today are:

1. Meta-ethics, concerning the theoretical meaning and reference of moral propositions, and
how their truth values (if any) can be determined.

2. Normative ethics, concerning the practical means of determining a moral course of action.

3. Applied ethics, concerning what a person is obligated (or permitted) to do in a specific

situation or a particular domain of action.

 Morality denotes to the standards that a person or a group has about, what is right and wrong, or
good and evil. Accordingly, moral standards are those concerned with or relating to human behavior,
especially the distinction between good and bad (or right and wrong) behavior.

Moral standards involve the rules people have about the kinds of actions they believe are morally
right and wrong, as well as the values they place on the kinds of objects they believe are morally good
and morally bad. Some ethicists equate moral standards with moral values and moral principles.

Non-moral standards refer to rules that are unrelated to moral or ethical considerations. Either these
standards are not necessarily linked to morality or by nature lack ethical sense. Basic examples of non-
moral standards include rules of etiquette, fashion standards, rules in games, and various house rules.

Technically, religious rules, some traditions, and legal statutes (i.e. laws and ordinances) are non-
moral principles, though they can be ethically relevant depending on some factors and contexts.

Describe and site its relevant to the topic of the following pictures below:

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 Please watch this on youtube: https://youtu.be/06Nr_zJpIbk https://youtu.be/tJjnQRgFtzo

FOCUS QUESTIONS
1. What is Morality?
2. What is Moral Standard?
3. What is Non-moral Standard?
LEARNING ACTIVITIES

A. Class Discussion
The instructor will discuss given topics in order for the students to get a clear picture of the
subject matter.

B. Individual Activity. Students will be given a chance to express their insights written or oral.

C. Additional Learning Activities.

Students will be given links where additional inputs are available.
LMS will also be available for students to access.

ASSESSMENT

Short Quiz
Direction: Visit the LMS and answer Quiz no.1 of Week No. 1
Instructions will be provided.

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 Recitation:
Students will be required to answer several questions after the discussion to validate the
comprehension to the lesson.

Home work:
Students will be given homework to improve their understanding of the topic.
ASSIGNMENT
Assignment No. 1
Answer the following questions:

1. Do you have a moral experience?

2. Have you encountered a moral dilemma?
3. How can you possibly detect a moral dilemma?

RELATED READINGS / REFERENCES

READINGS/CITATION:
• Ethics Foundation or Moral Valuation:Oscar G. Bulaong Jr.,Mark Joseph T. Calano, Albert M.
Lagliva,Michael Ner E. Mariano and Jesus DEogracias Z. Proncipe,2013
• The Influence of Culture in Moral Development: Jomil C. Baring CssR
• James Bretzke, SJ., A Morally Complex World: Engaging Contemporary Moral Theology,
(Philippines: Jesuit Communications Foundation, 2004), 132.

• https://youtu.be/06Nr_zJpIbk https://youtu.be/tJjnQRgFtzo

Prepared by: Approved by: Noted by:

Cherry Ann B. Fernandez Dean of College of Rito A. Camigla Jr., EdD.

Faculty VP for Academic & Student Affairs

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 PLAGIARISM DECLARATION

I hereby certify that the module GE7-Ethics submitted to Trimex Colleges is

entirely my original work, except where otherwise indicated. I am aware of the College's
rules on plagiarism, including those on disciplinary action that may result from
plagiarism. Any use, in any form whatsoever, of the works of any other author shall be
properly recognized and cited at their point of use.

Signature :

Author’s Name : CHERRY ANN B. FERNANDEZ

Faculty

Date of submission : July 22, 2020

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