Transcript Different cultures express different moral codes of conduct.

Evaluating Natural Law
LO: I will give some strengths and
weaknesses to Natural Law
Hmk: Wider Reading from Dialogue
magazine, ‘Ethical Theory.’
Starter: What do you know about
Natural law?
A review of Natural Law …
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… From Oliphant – pg 23 - 29
Students will be given a section to read through, make
summative notes, and feedback to the class.
 Between the group, we should cover the whole chapter
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◦ What is Natural Moral Law? What are the origins? Pg 23-24
◦ The Natural Law of Aquinas. The Purpose of human beings. Pg
24-26
◦ Natural inclinations. Real and Apparent goods. Interior and
Exterior acts. Pg 27
◦ Primary and Secondary precepts. Doctrine of double effect. Pg
28-29
Task
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What would Natural Law say about
homosexual acts, masturbation or sex
with an infertile partner? Why?
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This tied in with Aquinas’ view of what
was needed for a civilised society
(necessary to survive and flourish), so the
acts above would have violated his
primary precepts.
Primary and Secondary precepts
In order to live in a civilised society
where people were free to survive and
flourish, Aquinas came up with Five
Primary Precepts.
 To arrive at the secondary precepts you
have to reason what would be an
essential route towards this primary
precept.
 See the example of sex pg 103 of AS
textbook
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Evaluating Natural Law
a)
b)
Write a speech of at least 250 words
EITHER arguing about the strengths of
Natural Law OR its weaknesses.Your
partner should argue the opposite case
to yours. Use the textbooks to help.
Read your speech to your partner and
allow them to question you. They should
then read their speech to you and
answer your questions
The Debate Game
‘Natural Law is inadequate when it comes to
making moral decisions.’
RULES:
1.You will be scored on preparation, contribution, and quick thinking
2. Only one person may speak at one time.
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1 Minute on what you think of the title, and why you are correct.
(you will be given a view)
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30 seconds on why others are wrong.
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Ask a question to each group. (they will have ten seconds to
nominate a person and then respond)
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You will then have 1 minute to prepare your closing statement.
What examiners like to see in essays
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It’s legible, clear, easy to read. Literacy levels are of a high
ability (includes spelling, punctuation and grammar).
Key terms, explained and used appropriately.
Scholars mentioned, and accurately cited
Linking sentences used throughout
For evaluation, it is balanced giving BOTH strengths and
weaknesses
Evaluation is successfully executed. E.g. Is it coherent? Is it
useful? Implications?
Evidence that the student has a secure grasp of the topic
Hot Seating
Randomly select pupils to answer the following 3
questions:
 Give one explanation of NL
 One strength
 One weakness