Education for Justice (E4J) Integrity and Ethics Module 1: Introduction and Conceptual Framework
Agenda Conceptual analysis of integrity (15 minutes) Conceptual analysis of ethics (10 minutes) Discussion of case study (30 minutes) An introduction to ethical theories and major ethical philosophers (60 minutes) Discussion of ethical dilemmas in small groups (45 minutes) Plenary discussion and conclusion (20 minutes)
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this module students should be able to: Understand and define the concepts of integrity and ethics Describe three major theoretical approaches in integrity and ethics Identify ethical dilemmas and apply different theoretical approaches Understand the concept of personal integrity in the context of this module
The Role of Theory The World How to understand it How to change it Descriptive theory The “is” Ethical theory The “ought” How to change it Action
Grey Area
Explain that there is a difference between the legal line (the straight line) and the ethical line (the blurred line): what is legal might not be ethical.
Self defence Killing in a Just War Premeditated murder
Core Ethical Theories Utilitarianism Deontology Virtue Morality depends on… Consequences “cost / benefit” Conformity to moral principles Perfecting one’s character Key philosophers Mill, Bentham Kant Aristotle Jargon Greatest Happiness Principle Categorical Imperative Telos