Year 8 · Religious education · beta

Ethics: how do we know what is 'good'?

In this unit pupils will use a philosophical lens to consider what we mean by good. They will examine various ethical answers given such deontology, utilitarianism and situation ethics. They will conclude by weighing up the issue of suffering in the world.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils will understand that philosophy involves using reason and logical thinking.
  • Pupils will understand that people may have different worldviews; religious and non-religious
  • Pupils will be able to explain what a worldview is.

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