Book situation ethics the new morality published in 1966. Beginning with a discussion of the question of truth in ethics, peter and charlotte vardy outline and evaluate major approaches to doing ethics from natural law and virtue ethics to situation ethics and postmodernism, considering how these might inform decision making in todays world. Our a level in religious studies provides a coherent and thoughtprovoking programme of study. It believes that there is only one ultimate duty, to love thy neighbour. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. An introduction to christianity useful resources all themes books. Ethics alevel religious studies rs section covering, absolutism and relativism, kantian ethics, natural law, situation ethics, utilitarianism ethics revision world skip to main content. As level religious studies situation ethics revision booklet 1. He believed that it is unwise to start from fixed rules and then deduce from them what should be done in any. Resources we sell a range of popular books and highquality resources to support teaching and learning for ocr, aqa, edexcel and eduqas a levels in religious studies and aqa philosophy. As religious studies philosophy and ethics handbook. Topic 3 kantian ethics goffs school religious studies.
Created by joseph fletcher, a 20 th century american professor, episcopal priest and supporter of both euthanasia and abortion book situation ethics the new morality published in 1966. Situation ethicsan overview may 23, 2017 alex here is an overview of situation ethics, im sorry for any spelling mistakes, there is also a printable revision sheet at the bottom. This is a functional book that explains all the concepts very clearly without any waffle. Relative what is morally right or wrong in any situation depends. Edexcel is yet to publish text books and this has already saved hours of time unpacking the anthology extracts. I think therefore i teach tips for a level students. Each topic is summarized on a single page using annotated diagrams and concise notes with a full index for easy reference. Situation ethics ocr religious studies philosophy and. Expert authors have taken the content of the as and a level. The confusion to avoid sections at the end of each chapter will be particularly useful. Ethics resources for students and teachers ocr a level rs philosophy and ethics. Situation ethicsan overview philosophy as revision. Gcse rs ethics and philosophy revision sessions in preparation for the summer examinations, the ethics and philosophy department is providing a series of lunchtime revision sessions on mondays, wednesdays and thursdays for year 11 students after easter.
Created by joseph fletcher, a 20th century american professor, episcopal priest and supporter of both euthanasia and abortion. Revision guide for ocr h173h573 components 01, 02 and 03. This as religious studies revision guide revision guide explores all areas of the a level as year 1 religious studies ocr h173 syllabus, with detailed explanation of the concepts, key arguments and applications required for a student to be successful in the exams. Religion plays an important role in our society and can influence what people think, feel, and believe. Situation ethics christianity has been dominated by natural law thinking, and situation ethics arose from this background. Range of meanings mainly used to describe self, but this can be used. I think it would be best used as a companion to a text book and as a revision aid. Rs religious studies alevel ethics revision section for situation ethics covering fundamental principles, advantages and disadvantages, joseph fletcher, agape love and antinomianism.
Proposing an ethic of loving concern, fletcher suggests that certain actssuch as lying, premarital sex, adultery, or even murdermight be morally right, depending on the circumstances. This is an overview of dualism and views on the soul, mind and body, i hope its helpful. Rights are certain entitlements such as education or freedoms such as religious expression that you are given legally. Four working principles the heart of this explanation of situation ethics lies in its six propositions but there are a few preliminary matters to be made plain first, in the readers interest, so he can know what presuppositions are at work. Igniting a firestorm of controversy upon its publication in 1966, joseph fletchers situation ethics was hailed by many as a muchneeded reformation of moralityand as an invitation to anarchy by others. Through studying religious studies, students get a broad look at how religion and spirituality form the basis of our culture. Responsibilities are certain things you should do to be a good person or citizen.
It is a brief overview of all the keywords from the nelson thornes aqa books, that you should know and includes a few quotes for each topic. Joseph fletcher developed situation ethics in his book, situation ethics 1966. Books cover year 1as and books 46 complete the alevel paper. Situation ethics page 2 of 4 permission to murder, steal etc, if they are the most loving thing to do in a given situation. Immanuel kant 17241804 is one of the most important philosophers of all time. Indian economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Candle conferences rs events and resources for students. Philosophy of religion ocr revision guide new spec year 1.
Situation ethics key features situation ethics is o consequentialist o situationalist o subjective o a response to the unsuitable extremes of legalism and antinomianism established by the anglican theologian joseph fletcher in his 1966 book actions have no intrinsic value, this is teleological rather than deantological. Based on personalism which considers personal feelings, opinions and perceptions. Fletcher believed that traditional christian morality was too dominated by. Christian responses philosophy, ethics and religious. Situation ethics is the method of ethical decision making that states that you must consider noble love agape in decision making, and that a moral decision is correct if it is the most loving thing to do.
This bundle is the complete set of workbooks for ocr religion and ethics, as part of the a level course. Books about embryology philosophy, ethics and religious. Fletchers situation ethics, scm briefly series, isbn. Candle conferences ethics matters by peter and charlotte. As level religious studies situation ethics revision booklet. Ethical issues include abortion, euthanasia, genetic engineering, war, infertility treatment. Introduction to philosophy of religion and an introduction to religion and ethics study and revision guide, illuminate, isbn.
Now i know this is not a very creative start however it was necessary to emphasise that we know as teachers why we question e. Ethical theories include kant, natural law, situation ethics, virtue ethics and utilitarianism. Fr om th e ne ed o f et hic al u ni ve rs al is m t o th e. Basic details a relativist, consequentialist theory. In view of the emergency situation, frbm act can be. These sessions, as well as being topicbased, will aim to further develop. Love and justice are the same, is the third proposition of situation ethics, and it quite simply states that justice is love distributed, nothing else, which can be expanded into the principal the right thing to do is the greatest amount of love for. This video includes revision notes for as level rs on the topic utilitarianism, abortion, euthanasia, cosmological argument and religious experience. In view of the emergency situation, frbm act can be relaxed by. This as religion and ethics religious studies revision guide explores religion and ethics for all areas of the as year 1 religious studies ocr h173 syllabus, with detailed explanation of the concepts, key arguments and applications required for a student to be successful in the exams. Question e this part of the question is worth 12 marks and asks you to show different points of view in response to the statement given. Situation ethics teaches that ethical decisions should follow flexible guidelines rather than absolute rules, and be taken on a case by case basis. Choose from 500 different sets of rs ethics flashcards on quizlet. Arguments in favour of and against euthanasia euthanasia.
As and a level religious studies h173, h573 from 2016. Soul, mind and bodyrevision notes philosophy as revision. The topics covered centred on ethical issues and ranged from abortion and the death penalty to the treatment of drug addicts and the rules. Pdf ethics, as a philosophical discipline, was first structured and systematized in ancient greece, most particularly by aristotle. The second of the two sets of guiding principles of situation ethics devised by fletcher in order to determine what the most loving action in any given situation would be. Biblical teaching obviously, the bible states that conscience is godgiven and that through conscience we all have the ability to work out right from wrong. The last academic year saw massive changes in religious studies rs. Students develop their understanding and appreciation of religious beliefs and teachings, as well as the disciplines of ethics and the philosophy of religion. This is an excellent online book that you can use to supplement your reading. The right to life abortion the deliberate termination ending of a pregnancy, usually before the foetus is twentyfour weeks old. I started the session by asking staff the reasons why we ask questions. The religious experience arent yet finished but ill upload the completed ones when they are. Proposing an ethic of loving concern, fletcher suggests that certain actssuch as lying, premarital sex, adultery, or even murdermight be morally right, depending on. Gcse religious studies revision booklet condensed version updated 070417 this booklet does not contain all that you will need for your r.
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