STANDARD OF ETHICS
LECTURE IN GEC 7 – ETHICS
SHERILYN A. SAMBAS
INSTRUCTOR - CNSC
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Define what is a moral Give examples of the types
standard
of moral standard
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Apply moral standards
in ethical decisions.
INSTRUCTION
1.Each group will be assigned one characteristic
that differentiates moral standards from non-moral
standards. They will discuss it first among your
selves.
2.Your task is to create a frozen tableau (a living
statue or still image) that portrays a scene
demonstrating your assigned characteristic.
3.The tableau must be silent and still, lasting for
10–15 seconds.
4.After that, one or two group members will explain:
• What is happening in the tableau.
• How it reflects the assigned characteristic.
• Complete this statement
A Moral standard is ____________________
While a non-moral standard is _______________
•Moral standard is: concerned with actions that
cause significant harm or benefit to others.
•Non-moral standard is: about preferences or
conventions that do not deeply impact others'
well-being.
Example:
A moral standard is telling the truth in court to avoid
unjust punishment,
while a non-moral standard is choosing not to wear
a school uniform properly.
•Moral standard is: more important than other standards
and should be followed even when they conflict.
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•Non-moral standard is: secondary and can be set aside
when they contradict moral duties.
Example:
A moral standard is refusing to follow an unjust law that
discriminates,
while a non-moral standard is following fashion rules even if
they contradict your values.
•Moral standard is: evaluated fairly, without bias or
favoritism.
•Non-moral standard is: can be influenced by
personal interests, preferences, or bias.
•Example:
A moral standard is treating all students fairly
regardless of background,
while a non-moral standard is giving more attention to
a student because they are your relative.
EMOTIONAL AND
PRESCRIPTIVE NATURE
Moral standard is: emotionally charged and
directs behavior by telling people what they
ought to do.
Non-moral standard is: often emotion-neutral
and does not carry moral blame or praise.
Example:A moral standard is feeling guilty for
lying, while a non-moral standard is feeling
indifferent for not following a fashion trend.
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SUMMARY
NON-MORAL STANDARDS
Rules that do not involve ethics or moral judgment. They guide behavior in
customs, manners, or preferences.
•Example: Dress codes, game rules.
MORAL STANDARDS
Rules or principles about what is right or wrong, based on ethical values.
They affect others’ well-being and apply universally.
•Example: Do not steal, respect others.
Serious Consequences
Overriding Authority
Independence from Authority
SIX CHARACTERISTICS OF MORAL
STANDARDS
Universalizability
Impartiality
Emotional and Prescriptive Force
REMEMBER
"What is right is not decided by power,
preference, or popularity—but by fairness,
reason, and the impact our actions have
on others."