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Ethical Language. Starter – what do you remember about Language? Using the mwb, in pairs, make a mindmap about everything you can remember about Language from last term. Ethical language. This lesson will be successful if:
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Ethical Language Starter – what do you remember about Language? Using the mwb, in pairs, make a mindmap about everything you can remember about Language from last term
Ethical language This lesson will be successful if: You can explain the difference between meta-ethics and normative ethics (Grade C) You can evaluate words in a meta-ethical way (Grade B) You can apply the theories of meta-ethics and normative ethics evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the approaches. (Grade A) H/W: Independent Learning Booklet Task: in groups assess the phrase ‘Murder is wrong’. What does ‘wrong’ mean?
Meta Ethics Free Will & Determinism Conscience Virtue Ethics Environmental Ethics Business Ethics Sexual Ethics Natural Moral Law Kant Utilitarianism Religious Ethics A2 Ethics Overview
The use of ethical language – the ways in which different scholars understand how words such as ‘good’, ‘bad’, ‘right’, ‘wrong’, are used when ethical statements are made. • How meta-ethics differs from normative ethics • The different ethical approaches: e.g. cognitive, non-cognitive, ethical naturalism and intuitionism; emotivism and prescriptivism. • How to discuss these areas critically and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses In this unit you will learn about …
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The word ‘meta’ in Greek means ‘above’ or ‘beyond’; thus meta-ethics goes further than ethical theories to look at what is meant by the terms used in ethics – what does the language mean? Introduction to Meta-Ethics
What do we understand by ‘mean’ and ‘meaning’ when we use it in everyday language? • I mean to buy her a Valentine card • I mean to win this race • What is the meaning of life? • The convict looked really mean • Those dark clouds mean it is going to rain • Does ‘good’ mean socially approved? • Do you understand what I mean? The meaning of words
What does ‘good’ mean? – write down as many different ways that we can use the word good (in context) • Is it something I approve of? (E.g. the Iraq War) • Is it something that fulfils its purpose? (E.g. a knife that cuts) • Is it someone or something that has moral worth? (E.g. Jesus or pacifism) • Is it my own opinion? (The music of U2 or Muse) • Is it what God/a holy book says that we should do? (E.g. do not steal) And some more… NB: Can we categorise different types?
Normative ethics deals with things that are right and wrong. They tell people what to do or what not to do. Meta ethics deal with what the words themselves mean. ‘Good means the same thing to everyone. We all understand it’. In pairs, apply both meta ethics and normative ethics to the statement.Is this an accurate statement? Why might it be inaccurate? Meta Ethics vs Normative Ethics
What is Meta-Ethics? • write an explanation using an example (if you have enough words!) Remember to start completing your Independent Learning Booklet. Next Lesson we will be looking at Cognitive Theories of meta Ethics. You MUST have done the prior reading before coming to the lesson. Plenary: choose a number between 1 -50
