Ethical issues include abortion, euthanasia, genetic engineering, war, infertility treatment. Provides constructive and concise revision material for fletchers 4 working principles as well as his six fundamental principles of christian love. Three approaches to decisionmaking at bottom there are only three alternative routes or approaches to follow in making moral decisions. Jan 22, 2020 situation ethics exemplar essay a students has kindly typed up an essay they did under timed conditions with no notes. Situation ethics introduction joseph fletcher is identified as the father of situation ethics as well as the pioneer of biomedical ethics. Advantages and disadvantages of situational ethics.
Divorce and remarriage a vow cannot be broken, and so many. His book situation ethics is used as a model for the situation ethics platform and nearly all later studies and research refer to fletchers model. Comparing, for example, situation ethics with mills rule utilitarianism, we can see that mill argues we should generally follow rules until our. Detailed yet easy to understand revision notes on situation ethics 1218 words. There are particularly good revision resources for. Medical ethics is trying to do the right thing while achieving the best possible outcome for every patient. Material on joseph fletchers situation ethics doctrine of flexibility in the application of moral laws. Sexual ethics this is a revision thing if you dont study religious studies at a2 level then this wont apply to you. Yet it is unclear in fletchers theory exactly what role law plays. Aug 30, 2019 situation ethics is situated between legalism and antinomianism, between adherence to the law and an anarchic disdain for law. The six propositions what they are and how they give rise to the theory of situation ethics and its approach to moral decisionmaking. Read the links and watch the clips below and add notes to your work. He declared that there were three ways of making moral decisions. Situation ethics exemplar essay ocr religious studies a.
How will you choose to balance the basic ethical principles so your patients receive the. Joseph fletchers situation ethics revision notes in a. Feb 21, 2017 here are some revision notes on the cosmological argument for gods existence, i hope theyre helpful. Revision notes on situation ethics moral relativism a. Agape origins of agape in the new testament and its religious development in the writing of fletcher.
He believed that it is unwise to start from fixed rules and then deduce from them what should be done in any. Please complete and email me your answer by friday 24th april. These revision podcasts are designed to support a level students in their revision for the ocr content. Joseph fletchers situation ethics revision notes in a level and ib. Ethics exam specification assessment criteria, teacher marking grid how to write essays ao1 ao2. Why did pope pius xii oppose situation ethics in 1952. Oct 14, 2008 situation ethics teaches that ethical decisions should follow flexible guidelines rather than absolute rules, and be taken on a case by case basis. Give 1 of fletchers examples of situation ethics and explain the point of it 3. Although his ideas were rooted in the bible they were new, and to some shocking. As level religious studies situation ethics revision booklet 1.
The only principle which is used when determining morality in this theory is love your neighbor as. He lived his life as a priest, but later identified as a humanist. The six propositions what they are and how they give rise to the theory of situation ethics and its approach to moral decisionmaking love is the only thing that is intrinsically good. Rs religious studies alevel ethics revision section for situation ethics covering fundamental principles, advantages and disadvantages, joseph fletcher. A significant issue surrounding metaethics is whether ethical dilemmas are subjective or objective. This theory was developed by immanuel kant who wanted to move ethics away from religion, so he developed a framework to be used in all situations that would lead us to the best outcome every time. Situation ethics ocr religious studies philosophy and. Clear and condensed revision notes for situation ethics on the ethics section of the ocr religious studies a level 2018.
The only principle which is used when determining morality in this theory is love your neighbor as yourself. Business has the potential to provide a major contribution to our societies, in terms of producing the products and services we want, providing employment, paying taxes, etc. Ocr a level rs, ethics notes on situation ethics teaching. Situation ethics revision notes document in a level and. Year 2 religion and ethics theme 3 and 4 resources newrs. A key idea of aristotles ethics is that virtue is a kind of practical wisdom phronesis. Sep 06, 2018 i achieved 120120 on the philosophy paper of the 2018 rs exam, and an a star overall, and am now going to study philosophy at cambridge uni.
The fourth proposition of situation ethics 46 love is not liking duration. Books cover year 1as and books 46 complete the alevel paper. Joseph fletcher developed situation ethics in his book, situation ethics 1966. Agape love 4 working principles 3 types of moral thinking 6 propositions conscience agape love. It has 8 predetermined stages, including the mother leaving the child, for a short while, to play with available toys in the presence of a stranger. Corporate ethics revision notes bs4209 rgu studocu. In 1966 joseph fletcher, an american theologian, published a book, situation ethics, in which he outlines a new approach to christian ethical decision making. There is also a printable revision sheet at the bottom of the page. Situation ethicsan overview philosophy as revision.
Situation ethics holds that moral judgments must be made within the context of the entirety of a situation and that all normative features of a situation must be viewed as a whole. Fletcher believed that traditional christian morality was too dominated by. According to aristotle, being a good person is not just about knowing what the virtues are, its about acting on them until the virtues become habits. Advantages and disadvantages of situational ethics philosophy. Quick revise situation ethics was most famously championed by joseph fletcher 19051991. 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. If telling a lie leads to greater happiness, then act utilitarianism would say you should lie. Situation ethics holds that moral judgments must be made within the context of the entirety of a situation and that all normative features of a situation must be viewed as a. Based on personalism which considers personal feelings, opinions and perceptions. Theme 3 teleological ethics situation ethics and utilitarianism situation ethics booklet 1 a level theme 3a situation ethics by mark lambe 8 fletchers case studies 1b new morality and christian reactions 2 legalism and antinomianism 2explainsituationethics 3situational and agape 8 application of situation ethics homosexual and polyamorous relationships polyamorous relationships 10 ao2. As level religious studies situation ethics revision booklet chloe mcsorley.
Essay situation ethics philosophical investigations. Virtue ethics is a normative ethical approach that focusses on how to be a good person and live a good life. This theory was developed by immanuel kant who wanted to move ethics away from religion, so he developed a framework to be used in all situations that would lead us to the best. Ethical theories include kant, natural law, situation ethics, virtue ethics and utilitarianism. Ethics resources for students and teachers ocr a level rs philosophy and ethics. Business ethics lecture notes man1090 surrey studocu. Situation ethics, also called situational ethics, in ethics and theology, the position that moral decision making is contextual or dependent on a set of circumstances. As well as introducing the central ideas that relate to environmental and development ethics and how these two areas of ethical study interare related, this unit shows why ethics as a discipline can. Ethical theories include kant, natural law, situation ethics, virtue ethics and. It is based on agape love christian unconditional love, and says that we should always do the most loving thing in any situation fletcher rejected following rules regardless legalism and also the idea that we should. Situation ethics teaches that ethical decisions should follow flexible guidelines rather than absolute rules, and be taken on a case by case basis. Jan 31, 2017 here are some revision notes on kantian ethics, this should cover the majority of the topic, i hope it is helpful. Situation ethics situation ethics christianity has been dominated by natural law thinking, and situation ethics arose from this background.
Fletcher was a professor of christian ethics at harvard university and then medical ethics at virginia. Love is the ruling norm of christian decision fletcher despite respecting the need for rules and laws feels that breaking laws is moral if it achieves the most loving outcome. If aiming for a or a star, these notes are invaluable. I initially put this as a level 6 excellent knowledge and evaluation, but having reread it, i think it needs a broader range of scholarly views which would give it more in depth evaluation and then views could be more fully justified.
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. It mustnt be confused with cultural relativism, which says that there is no objective morality, and moral values vary from one society to another. Fantastic site philosophical investigations this site is brilliant for revision. Mar 22, 2018 these revision podcasts are designed to support a level students in their revision for the ocr content. Created by joseph fletcher, a 20th century american professor, episcopal priest and supporter of both euthanasia and abortion. Religion and ethics and philosophy of religion helps you to stay motivated and focused during your revision and gives you the opportunity to practise and refine your skills to achieve your best in your exam. It is based on agape love christian unconditional love, and says that we should always do the most loving thing in any situation. Situation ethics was most famously championed by joseph fletcher 19051991 he believed that we should follow the rules until we need to break them for reasons of love. For access to all the podcasts for both first and second years go to my blog. Distinction between moral and cultural relativism, relativist ethical approach situation ethics, strengths of situation ethics, weaknesses of situation ethics and proportionalism. Situation ethics christianity has been dominated by natural law thinking, and situation ethics arose from this background. Situation ethics revision notes document in a level and ib.
This unit provides an introduction to the study of ethics and a brief overview of some of the main branches of philosophical thought about ethics. Oct 15, 2014 situation ethics explained by peter baron from peped duration. Situation ethics is situated between legalism and antinomianism, between adherence to the law and an anarchic disdain for law. Situationists note that this powerful story highlights much of what human beings confront in reallife moral dilemmas. Situation ethics explained by peter baron from peped duration. Situation ethics notes situation ethics is a relativist theory of ethics. Ethics exam specification assessment criteria, teacher marking grid. A posteriori attempts to prove the existence of god by arguing that there must be a reason why the universe. Principles and theories in medical ethics apply to just about every problem or situation. The cosmological argumentrevision notes philosophy as revision.
Situation ethics are based on a single principle which enables man to enter every situation armed with the experience and precedents of past situations, but willing to lay them aside if the principle of love agape is better served by so doing. Feb 07, 2017 the six fundamental principles of situation ethics. Clear and condensed revision notes for situation ethics on the ethics section of the ocr. Material on joseph fletchers situation ethics doctrine of flexibility in the application of moral laws according to circumstances. With the study guides and notes written by fellow students, you are guaranteed to be properly prepared for your exams. Joseph flether was a moral theologian 19051991 who wrote about situation ethics in his book situation ethics. 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. Situation ethics revision notes detailed revision notes that are colourful and attractive to the eye that helps work both sides of the brain. Here is an overview of situation ethics, im sorry for any spelling mistakes, there is also a printable revision sheet at the bottom. Joseph fletcherin 1966 joseph fletcher, an american theologian, published a book, situation ethics, in which he outlines a new approach to christian ethical decision making. Metaethics meaning beyond ethics is very different to the other ethical theories because, instead of trying to distinguish right from wrong, it looks at the language we use to express morality. Apr 19, 2014 here is a short video on situation ethics below are some more detailed notes.
The religious experience arent yet finished but ill upload the completed ones when they are. Ethics alevel religious studies rs section covering, absolutism and relativism, kantian ethics, natural law, situation ethics, utilitarianism. Pragmatism dealing with a situation in a practical realistic way. Book situation ethics the new morality published in 1966. Im sorry if you were expecting a lengthy post debating various sexual issues. Business ethics helps us to understand why this is happening, what its implications might be, and how we might address this situation. Relativism no fixed absolutes, morality of an actions depends on the situation. When a situation begins and ends, situation ethics cannot cope with the large scale issues of social morality. Nov 07, 2015 give 3 reasons why situation ethics could be seen as a christian ethic 2. May 04, 2015 as level religious studies situation ethics revision booklet 1. Fletcher was a professor of christian ethics at harvard university and then medical ethics at virginia university. Corporate ethics lectures and exam preperation including comprehensive essays. Here are some revision notes on kantian ethics, this should cover the majority of the topic, i hope it is helpful.
A students has kindly typed up an essay they did under timed conditions with no notes. As always, whether or not act utilitarianism would say its morally acceptable to lie will depend on the situation. Aqa as level rs booklet on the module situation ethics. For example, if someone asks you whether they look good and they dont, the utilitarian thing to do is to lie and say yes. He believed that we should follow the rules until we need to break them for reasons of love. Covers the problems with legalism and antinomianism which led to joseph fletcher developing the middle ground between the two situation ethics.
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