Friday, September 7th

Objectives

• Demonstrate your understanding of the 3 moral theories (Deontology, Utilitarianism and Rights Ethics).

Essential Question:  How do we decide what makes something morally right/wrong?

Agenda

• Starter:  Take 10 minutes to review your group's notes on your moral theory.

• Jigsaw mash-up! Teach your moral theory to two other students and learn about their moral theories.
• 5 minutes- Explain your moral philosophy:
• Who are the most important philosophers?
• Share the definitions of unfamiliar terms/words
• Explain your summary and any other important information 
• Share your moral dilemma and explain how your theory solves it
• Make sure your group members would be able to answer your quiz questions
• If time, go over the answers to the "Exercise" questions
• 1 minute- Clarifying questions from group members (i.e. when was Locke born?)
• 2 minutes- Probing questions from group members (i.e. How does the categorical imperative define what duties are morally right?)
• 2 minutes- Group members provide Positive, Specific, Helpful feedback on your presentation and ask any follow-up questions as necessary.

• Ashley's clarification of questions as whole class

• Set-up Edmodo accounts and answer first reflection prompt on Montana 1948 (See my blog post on Edmodo Accounts).

• Ashley's Tedious DP Scavenger Hunt (Click on that link!)

Homework

Finish Montana 1948 by Tuesday
Study for the Quiz on 3 Moral Theories (Quiz will be on MONDAY).
See Thursday's post on the structure of this quiz.

Quiz Practice:

Solve this moral philosophy from perspective of Utilitarianist and Deontologist:

A deranged warlord is in control of the last remaining organism of a species. If released, this organism is a Queen and can recreate the entire species. The warlord plans to kill the organism in order to research mind control technology. This technology will allow the warlord to kill millions of people. The only way to save the organism is by killing the warlord and setting the organism free. But the release of the organism could lead to a full scale war depending on the will of the organism. What is the morally right thing to do?