Work Ethics 2: Principle of Morality
An intensive Level 2 course that examines human beings as rational, responsible agents, teaching trainees to analyse human acts systematically, weigh moral responsibility, and apply enduring ethical principles…
About This Course
Work Ethics 2: Principle of Morality examines human beings as rational creatures who are responsible for their actions and their consequences. Over 40 intensive hours across one week, trainees study the critical elements that determine the morality of an act (its object, intention and circumstances), the nature and sources of morality, the difference between human acts and acts of man, the modifiers that lessen or remove moral responsibility, and the permanence and universality of moral law. The course is practical throughout, using case studies and workplace scenarios so that mechatronics technicians can reason clearly about right and wrong on the job.
The aim of the course is to equip students with a working knowledge of moral principles, enabling them to analyse human acts, evaluate moral responsibility, apply ethical rules to practical scenarios, and understand the universal and enduring nature of moral laws. By the end, a trainee should be able to systematically analyse a moral act, recognise how passions and other modifiers affect a choice, and uphold sound moral judgment in both personal and professional contexts in pursuit of genuine happiness.
Course Content
Foundations of Morality and Ethics
Begin with what makes an act moral. This module examines the critical elements in judging morality — object, intention and circumstances — the practical role of ethics in attaining happiness, and the ultimate end of man, using philosophical perspectives and case studies.
Nature and Sources of Morality
Understand where morality comes from. You will explore the nature and foundations of morality, its sources — natural law, conscience and societal norms — and the role passions play in shaping our decisions and behaviour.
Human and Voluntary Acts
Distinguish the acts you are responsible for. This module defines human acts versus acts of man, explains the voluntary act and its characteristics, analyses how passions influence voluntary acts, and relates general ethical rules to concrete moral problems.
Voluntary Acts and Modifiers
Weigh the factors that change responsibility. You will examine direct and indirect voluntary acts, the modifiers of voluntary acts — ignorance, fear and habit — and the permanence and universality of moral laws, applying ethical rules to real scenarios.
Consolidation and Practical Application
Put moral reasoning to work. This module demonstrates the universality of moral laws through case studies, reviews the course, and has you complete an ethical analysis of a workplace dilemma for the final assessment.
Final Examination
Resources & Further Reading
Assignments
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