H4tto Ethics Lesson 3

• Godsdienst
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Ethics 

Lesson 3

A4b

2025-2026

Logical caroussel (QAREPR)

1. Ask a Question: closed question connected to philosophical content
2. Answer the question
3. Give a Reason that fits the combination of the question asked and the answer given.
4. Give an Example that illustrates the stated reason, as well as makes this reason (more) concrete. 
5. Give a Critical note
6. Give a Reflection about the whole conversation:

     - Do you think differently now?

     - What was striking?

     - Did your attitude change concerning the subject that has been discussed?

Homework

Comparing each other's 

posters

Which do you consider 

best and why?

Which 3 ethical theories do we have?

How would a situationist react to the bombing of Japan?

In what way is agape involved in bombing Japan?

Objectives

You will...

• investigate to what extent Situation Ethics can be understood as a religious theory of ethics;
• analyse Fletcher’s view of the conscience;
• take a personal position on whether you agree with him;
• consider whether Situation Ethics is too individualistic and subjective to work in real moral decisions;
• analyse the views of Augustine and Bonhoeffer on agapē.

Is situation ethics a religious ethics?

0100

Situation ethics

To read page 24

What is a conscience?

Situation ethics

To read page 24

Situation ethics

Assignment in pairs:

• Study page 22-25
• create a presentation
• See teams for the assignment

Situation ethics

In the coming week try to apply situation ethics in a situation. Thus, apply agape.

I totally understand situation ethics

YES!

NO!

I guess