Reasoning about an ethical issue
Ethical evaluation asks not only what someone thinks, but why, what evidence supports it and what consequences follow.
Lesson overview
What you'll learn in this lesson
Evaluate ethical arguments using reasons and evidence
Key learning points
- • Build an argument
- • Reach a judgement
This lesson at a glance
- 25 minutes
- 13 parts to scroll through
- 3 quick checks
- Marked quiz at the end
- Gentle pace: short sittings with pauses
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Reasoning about an ethical issue
Ethical evaluation asks not only what someone thinks, but why, what evidence supports it and what consequences follow.
In a nutshell
Evaluate ethical arguments using reasons and evidence
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Learn
Build an argument
Make a claim, give a reason, add evidence or an example, then explain why it supports the claim.
Explore the idea
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Learn
Reach a judgement
Consider a strong alternative view before deciding. A justified conclusion weighs principles, consequences and the quality of evidence.
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Pause
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Pause
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Stretch, get a drink, look out of the window. There is no timer and nothing is counting down — your place is saved, so you can come back in five minutes or tomorrow.
Challenge round
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Game · Sort it
Which of these are true?
Drag each card into the right column. Tap a card first if dragging is fiddly.
True
Not true
Challenge round
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Game · Fill the gaps
Finish the sentences
Choose the word that belongs in each gap.
Make a claim, give a reason, add ____ or an example, then explain why it supports the claim.
Challenge round
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Game · Recall cards
What should follow a claim?
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Mastery quiz
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Marked quiz
End of lesson quiz: Reasoning about an ethical issue
3 questions, marked with the reasoning shown. No timer.
1. What should follow a claim?
2. Why consider an alternative?
3. A justified conclusion should…
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