Summary: Morality in the Modern World offers a comprehensive and full colour text to accompany Intermediate 1 and 2, as well as the Higher arrangements for the Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies syllabus as offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.The book follows the latest reviews and arrangements for National Qualifications, and can be used with students covering Morality in the Modern World as a stand-alone unit, or by those following full RMPS courses. It includes sample assessment activities, and a revision and study section at the back. An accompanying photocopiable workpack offers a wide range of extra activities that allow for consolidation of learning from the book and also or further differentiation, as well as being a valuablke resource for core RE classes in the middle to upper secondary school.
A new book for a new syllabusJoe Walker is an extremely popular author, with a very personal style of writing for a youth audienceFirst full colour textbook for Intermediate/Higher RMPS in Scotland
Table of Contents: 1 The Relationship between Religion and Moral Values:•The Euthyphro Dilemma•Autonomy and HeteronomyGuiding Principles for Morality:•Sacred texts•Golden Rule•Virtue Ethics•Utilitarian Ethics•Kantian Ethics2 Gender: Stereotyping of male and female roles3 Gender: Economic Issues4 Crime & Punishment: The Purpose of Punishment5 Crime & Punishment: Capital Punishment6 International Issues: Globalisation: Is it morally justifiable?7 International Issues: International Aid8 Medical Ethics: Genetic Engineering9 Medical Ethics: Euthanasia10 War & Peace: Is war ever morally justifiable?11 War & Peace: Modern Armaments12 Revision & Study Guide
About the Author(s): Joe Walker is Principal Teacher of Religious Studies at Liberton High School in Edinburgh. He is also an examiner for the SQA.
Readership: Intermediate 1, 2 and Higher in Scotland
