Ethics
What is Ethics?
The study of rightness and wrongness of human conduct.
Is this an example of bullying? A student being bullied when he/she is exposed repeatedly over time, called negative names and taunted because of what they wear.
TRUE
Is play fighting with your friend considered a type of physical bullying?
No, it isn't because your main intention isn't to harm your friend. Play fighting is fun to a certain extent.
Commenting "ugly" under someone's picture on Instagram is a type of cyberbullying?
Yes, whether you are joking are not.
What does Aristotle teach us?
He teaches us that the human person is the only human being able to REASON.
What is another name for ethics?
Moral philosophy
A bully is someone who is popular and has a lot of friends.
FALSE
If you intentionally break someone's nose when playing a sport, is that physical bullying?
YES
If someone sends you a threatening message you should just delete it. Is this true? Why or why not?
No, bring attention to any type of threats. Show an adult and take action before things get worse.
Who is John Stuart Mill?
The most important Utilitarianism philosopher.
What is the main principle of Utilitarianism also called?
The Greatest Happiness Principle
When bullying occurs at school it only impacts the students who are the target.
FALSE
What is Physical Bullying? *Choose all that apply.*
A. Spitting on someone
B. Kicking someone
C. Putting your arm around your friend
D. Calling your friend a nickname everyday
A and B
What is a reason people cyberbully others?
They feel like they are in control since they are behind a screen.
What did Immanuel Kant argue?
He argued that each one of us has intrinsic (inside) worth and dignity.
What is a virtue?
A virtue is a positive trait of character, eg: kindness, courage, respectfulness.
When someone or yourself is being bullied you should never report it because you'll be the main target and it'll just make everything worse.
COMPLETELY FALSE !
What is the most dangerous outcome of physical bullying for children your age?
Suicide
Do celebrities experience cyberbullying every day?
Yes
Who is John Rawls?
He came up with the Veil of Ignorance: searching for principles of a just society; principles that would be fair to everyone.
Where does Aristotle say our happiness comes from?
It comes from being virtuous.
Being bullied as a child can alter the way you live as an adult in the future.
TRUE
Should you try to become friends with the bully so you do not get bullied in the future? Yes or No?
NO
Once you post something online or send a text message, even if you delete it or suspend the account it can never be traced which is why so many people cyberbully. Is this true?
No; nothing is ever erased from the internet or even on your phones.
Who is Dan Olweus?
A pioneer in bullying research and anti-bullying programs.