Lecture Notes on Moral Reasoning
A Model in Solving Moral Dilemmas
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The Seven Point Model in Moral Reasoning
STEP 5: Alternatives versus Principles. the presumption
This model is not an absolute one. There is perhaps no perfect model for proposed alternative has a value. Hence, we can choose the
moral reasoning. We can only come up with basic guides on how to sort out due to its underlying value.
moral dilemmas without making arbitrary decisions, unsupported arguments, STEP 6: Examine the consequences. It is logical to say t
and alternatives bereft of appropriate moral principles. has two faces of consequences: the positive consequence an
A good moral decision must undergo a process. From the attached pdf, the consequence. This step would allow to eliminate alternatives
forth unwanted consequences.
process involved are the following: STEP 7: Make a decision. The decision is of course base
The moral decision is best justified by citing the underlying va
STEP 1: Gather the facts: What do we mean by facts? facts are
statements or assertions of verified information about something that is the So, here's the summary of the short lecture above.
case or that has happened (https://www.definitions.net/definition/fact (Links
to an external site.)). The 7-POINT Model in Moral Reasoning.pdf
STEP 2: State the moral issues: A moral issue is an issue which
considers the moral implications of what has happened (the moral situation). This lecture provides you information on Moral Reasoning as
It may be a difference between a belief and a principle. The moral issue details are given to you by this link...
must be stated in competing interest. Just like a moral dilemma which is
stated in competing choices of Good versus Good or Evil versus Evil. Ethics Defined: Moral Reasoning
STEP 3: Point out the stakeholders. Stakeholders holders are people
As you browse the link, be guided by the following questions:
affected by the act and they may present conflicting interests. identifying the
stakeholders is putting in place one of the minimum requirements of morality,
that is impartiality. 1. What makes moral reasoning a day-to-day moral activity?
STEP 4: List down the alternatives: Alternative are the proposed 2. What do people apply in moral reasoning?
solutions. Ideally, each stakeholder must have proposed an alternative in the 3. How do we avoid biases in deciding for a moral issue?
moral dilemma.
