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Morality. The fact that aspirin has been used for pain treatment, to reduce morality due to heart attacks, and can possibly reduce the risks of infection is incredible, -- Ambrose Cheung as in a press release. Academe: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught.
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Morality The fact that aspirin has been used for pain treatment, to reduce morality due to heart attacks, and can possibly reduce the risks of infection is incredible, -- Ambrose Cheung as in a press release Academe: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. Academy: A modern school where football is taught. -- Ambrose Bierce (devil’s dictionary)
What is Morality Morality: conformity to ideals of right human conduct Cultural Differences, Religious Differences, Moral Relativism?
Moral Development 1) Behavioral Approach 2) Psychoanalytic Approach 3) Piagetian Approach 4) Kohlbergian Approach
Behavioral Approach Morality is learned based on what we have been punished/rewarded for. Measures honesty and knowledge of moral rules
Measures of Morality What is the right thing to do or say if someone steals your lunch: a) Steal another lunch to even it up b) Report it to the teacher c) Cry about it d) Say nothing about it
Measures of Morality On the way to school Harold stopped to help an old woman shovel the snow from her sidewalk __ Good Scout __ What of it? __ Time wasted __ Why shouldn’t he? __ Splendid thing __ Goody-goody
Measures of Morality While the teacher was out of the room Ruth took a few pieces of candy from her desk __ A fine idea __ Crooked __ What of it? __ Clever Stunt __ The mean thing __ Served the teacher right
Measures of Morality • Choose from “Do not punish”, “Very lightly”, “Lightly”, “Rather strictly”, “Hard”, “Very Severely”. • Robbing a house then burning it. • Pretending not to hear when someone calls. • Refusing to help make toys for sick children. • Taking a few apples from a fruit stand.