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Morality in the Modern World: Intermediate & Higher RMPS
Joe Walker

Paperback
RRP: £14.99
ISBN: 9780340939222
ISBN-10: 0340939222

Published: 25/05/2007
Extent: 240 pages
Illustrations: approx. 160 colour cartoons and photos

Series: IHR

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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 syllabus
  • Joe Walker is an extremely popular author, with a very personal style of writing for a youth audience
  • First 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 Heteronomy
Guiding Principles for Morality:
•Sacred texts
•Golden Rule
•Virtue Ethics
•Utilitarian Ethics
•Kantian Ethics
2 Gender: Stereotyping of male and female roles
3 Gender: Economic Issues
4 Crime & Punishment: The Purpose of Punishment
5 Crime & Punishment: Capital Punishment
6 International Issues: Globalisation: Is it morally justifiable?
7 International Issues: International Aid
8 Medical Ethics: Genetic Engineering
9 Medical Ethics: Euthanasia
10 War & Peace: Is war ever morally justifiable?
11 War & Peace: Modern Armaments
12 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

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