Ethical decision making
What Ethical decision making means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
Applying religious teachings and beliefs to contemporary ethical and philosophical issues rather than merely describing them.
Applying philosophical and ethical arguments, such as quality of life or bodily autonomy, to modern moral dilemmas.
Topics that use Ethical decision making
- Religious, philosophical and ethical studies (AQA GCSE)
- Theme B: Religion and life (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Afterlife and judgement
- Ahimsa
- Ahimsa (non-violence)
- Application of sacred texts
- Atheism
- Awe and wonder
- Biblical interpretation
- Christian heritage
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