Year 6 - Religious education
Ethics and values
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 ethics.
Key Notes
- Philosophers are people who think deeply about questions of right and wrong.
- Ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with questions of what is good.
- Ethical questions do not have simple answers.
- People who share a worldview may have different views on these questions.
Vocabulary To Learn
- philosophy: the study of knowledge, truth, right and wrong, and the meaning of life
- ethics: part of philosophy; the study of living a good life and what is right and wrong
- principles: basic rules that help people to make good choices
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Philosophy is only for older, clever people.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Philosophers are people who think deeply about questions of right and wrong. Ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with questions of what is good.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'philosophy'
the study of knowledge, truth, right and wrong, and the meaning of life.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Philosophy is only for older, clever people. Correction: Philosophy is about deep thinking - it is for everyone, including children.
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