October 21, 2009 by

Article: 5: Virtue and Thomas Aquinas

MEANING OF VIRTUE IN THOMAS AQUINAS by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. In this article a catholic theologian examines the relationship…

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August 7, 2009 by

Handout: An Introduction to ethics

Introduction to Ethics In this handout the key introductory ideas in the study of ethics are discussed, with technical terms introduced…

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August 4, 2009 by

WORKBOOK Conscience activities

WORKBOOK Conscience: Questions for Discussion and Consideration 1. What kind of ‘law’ is conscience?   2. What philosophical problems occur when…

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July 21, 2009 by

Extract Eric Fromm on conscience as disobedience

On Disobedience – Erich Fromm Eric Fromm ived through the Holocaust and in his books he sought to explain how people…

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June 23, 2009 by

Article: 1 Revival of Virtue Ethics

The revival of Virtue Ethics: Alasdair MacIntyre POINT 1: THERE IS NO OBJECTIVE WAY TO DECIDE BETWEEN COMPETING MORAL THEORIES How…

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June 1, 2009 by

A2 TIPS for Teachers

How to increase A2 skills – some ideas I think that the key for pupils is getting them to understand the…

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May 21, 2009 by

Twelve TIPS for A grade essays

Essay writing checklist AS and A2 You should produce summary sheets that help fulfil the criteria for A grade essays set…

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April 23, 2009 by

Summary Sheet: Conscience

Conscience – Belief in God – Grounds for morality Past questions: 1. “Ethics comes from the human mind, not from God”….

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April 2, 2009 by

SIMULATION: The Diane Pretty Court Case

Introductory Notes: Diane Pretty Case The following parts can be cut out and stuck on index cards. They represent different roles…

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December 9, 2008 by

Past Questions: Genetic engineering and embryo research

Past Questions Genetic Engineering and Embryo Research Genetic engineering and embryo research is part of the Applied Ethics element of the…

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