Year 6 - Religious education
Deciding what is a good life
Ethics: How do we decide what is good?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will consider the idea of what is good from a philsophical perspective. They will look at how Christians, Muslims and Humanists construct values - noting similarities and differences. They will examine Aristotle's idea of the golden mean and reflect on their own values.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain what is meant by a good life.
Key Notes
- Many religious and non-religious worldviews have ideas about how to live a good life.
- The golden rule is a common value across many different worldviews.
- Individuals construct their own ways of living a good life drawing on different values.
Vocabulary To Learn
- worldview: the values and attitudes that shape our view of the world
- ethics: moral principles that shape behaviour
- Golden Rule: to treat others as you would wish to be treated
- values: principles that guide thinking and attitudes
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All worldviews have completely different ideas about how to live a good life.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Many religious and non-religious worldviews have ideas about how to live a good life. The golden rule is a common value across many different worldviews.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'worldview'
the values and attitudes that shape our view of the world.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All worldviews have completely different ideas about how to live a good life. Correction: Worldviews share some ideas, such as the Golden Rule.
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