Ethics and values

Religious education

Christian values

Muslim values

Humanist values

Aristotle and the golden mean

Deciding what is a good life

In this unit pupils will consider the idea of what is good from a philsophical perspective. They will look at how Christians, Muslims and Humanists construct values - noting similarities and differences. They will examine Aristotle's idea of the golden mean and reflect on their own values.

Ethics: How do we decide what is good?

Philosophy is about asking {{}} questions that help people think clearly.

Ethics are {{}} or codes that guide how people behave.

by using Jesus’ teaching to love God and others

How might a Christian make an ethical decision?

thinking about how they would like to be treated themselves

What helps humanists make ethical decisions?

True – it’s about deep thinking that anyone can do.

False – it’s only for older, clever people.

False – it’s only taught in universities.

Why do we need rules in school and in life?

What does “right and wrong” usually mean?

Yes – people might see fairness differently.

No – the oldest person is always right.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Ethics and values

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.