RAS U2.3 Ethical Issues in Society

An ethical issue is one that has multiple

What is the group of individuals or groups impacted by an ethical decision

• Contributors

• Stakeholders

• Decision makers

• Ethical Perspectives

Which of the following principles of Catholic Social Teaching relates best to the issue of Racism?

• Human Dignity

• Solidarity

• Preferential option for the poor

• Subsidiarity

A contributor is someone or a group who...

• has an interest in the outcome of an ethical issue

• presents an ethical opinion and argument

• is able to make the decisions that impact others

• has multiple worldviews coexisting

The ethical issue of Climate Change has multiple stakeholders, who do you think best represents this group?

• CEOs, Politicians and the Wealthy

• Indigenous peoples

• The younger generations

• Animals and plants

Which of the following principles of Catholic Social Teaching relates best to the issue of Climate Change?

• Human Dignity

• Care for our Common Home / Stewardship

• Preferential option for the poor

• Common Good

Ethical perspectives typically have both strengths and

Who are some ethical authorities in Australian society you can think of? (individuals, politicians, organisations, religious groups, etc.)