ETHICS

Pepe SM. Umali

ETHICS
By: PEPE SM. UMALI

Copyright © 2021 by PEPE SAN MIGUEL UMALI and the University of Nueva Caceres

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First printing, January 2021
 Table of Contents

Study Guide 0 Preliminaries 1

Study Guide 1 Meaning and History of Philosophy and Ethics 6

Study Guide 2 Concept of Good and Evil 7

Study Guide 3 Moral Standards Versus Non-Moral Standards and Human Acts 8

Study Guide 4 Voluntary Acts and Moral Dilemma 9

Study Guide 5 Determinants of Morality and Modifiers of Human Acts 12

Study Guide 6 Culture and Virtue Ethics 13

Study Guide 7 Natural law Principle and Deontological Ethics 15

Study Guide 8 Utilitarian Ethics 16

Study Guide 9 Distributive Justice 18

Appendices

Appendix A Course Content for Ethics

Appendix B SPREAD Reading Materials

Appendix C Student Calendar of Activities

 University of Nueva Caceres
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
J. Hernandez Avenue, Naga City
Tel. No. +63-054-472-6100 local 119

UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES

The University of Nueva Caceres, a private non-sectarian institution, is Bicol’s

first university. Guided by its motto, “Non Scholae, Sed Vitae” (Not of school
VISION but of life), and attuned to the demands of a highly dynamic global
STATEMENT environment, the University commits itself to quality and excellent education
for all to transform the youth into entrepreneurial, productive, morally
upright, socially responsible professionals for a just, humane and progressive
society.

The University of Nueva Caceres shall be a leading exponent of academic

excellence, research, extension, and innovative technology for sustainable
development.
MISSION
STATEMENT It creates a nurturing academic environment and provides equal
opportunities in the formation of individuals into empowered leaders,
competent professionals and proactive entrepreneurs who are cognizant of
our cultural heritage.

The University of Nueva Caceres aims to:

Uphold moral uprightness and social responsibility in the practice of the

profession contributing to the development of a just, humane and progressive
society. 
UNIVERSITY
OBJECTIVES
Nurture employees and graduates' professional competence, creativity and
sense of dynamism towards global citizenship.  

Culture conditions that promote the continuous development of both

employees and graduates of the university. 
CORE VALUES
1. We champion excellence. We consistently strive for excellence in
everything we do.  
2. We nurture dreams. We passionately guide and inspire our students to
leverage their potentials and aspire for better lives.
3. We do the right things right. We uphold integrity in everything we do.
We hold ourselves to high standards for accountability and character.  We
 do things right. 
4. We are dynamic and creative. We anticipate the forces of change. We
explore possibilities with intent and purpose.
5. We respect each other and work as a team. We collaboratively
maximize our talents and capabilities. We hold each other in high regard
and passionately realize our shared purpose, priorities and promises.

Ex - Excellence Driven
C  - Culturally- Rooted with Multi-Cultural Understanding
       Collaborative
GRADUATES        Creative and Critical Thinker 
ATTRIBUTES        Compleat Leader (Compleat means Accomplished, Masterful, Great)
E -  Effective Communicator
       Ethically and Socially Responsible
L -   Life-Long Learner

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Guided by value-centered instruction and service, this college seeks to
VISION
STATEMENT become the country’s leading college in Arts and Sciences where theory
and ethical practice foster professional excellence.

The University of Nueva Caceres commits to be an employer of choice and

MISSION
to create a nurturing academic environment that provides meaningful
STATEMENT
student life experience and equal opportunities for all towards building
foundational skills and values needed for future careers. 
The University of Nueva Caceres aims to:
Uphold moral uprightness and social responsibility in the practice of the
profession contributing to the development of a just, humane and
UNIVERSITY progressive society. 
OBJECTIVES Nurture employees and graduates' professional competence, creativity
and sense of dynamism towards global citizenship.  
Culture conditions that promote the continuous development of both
employees and graduates of the university. 
Within three to five years, graduates of General Education Courses under
the College of Arts and Sciences should have:
PROGRAM 1. Possessed a well-grounded character that is highly
EDUCATIONAL professional and ethical in the practice of their chosen
OBJECTIVES
profession;
2. Acquired competences that are morally centered to the local and
global realities or experiences.
1..Differentiate between moral and non-moral problems;
PROGRAM 2..Develop sensitivity to the common good;
OUTCOMES 3..Use ethical frameworks or principles to analyze moral
experiences;

COURSE INFORMATION
Program College Course
 Term, School 2nd Semester, SY 2020-2021
Year
Course Code 1008
Course Title Ethics
Course This course covers with principles of ethical behaviour in modern society at the
Description level of the person, society, and in interaction with the environment and other
shared resources. (CMO 20 s 2013)
The course discusses the context and principles of ethical behaviour in modern
society at the level of individual, society, and in interaction with the
environment and other shared resources. The course also teaches students to
make moral decisions by using dominant moral frameworks and by applying a
seven-step moral reasoning model to analyze and solve moral dilemmas.
The course is organized according to the three (3) main elements of the moral
experience; (a) agent, including context- cultural, communal, and
environmental; (b) the act; and (c) reason of framework (for the act).

Course After completion of the course, you should be able to:

Outcomes 1..Differentiate between moral and non-moral problems.
2. Describe what a moral experience is as it happens in different levels of
human experiences and elements of moral development and moral
experiences to solve moral dilemmas.
3..Explain the influence of Filipino culture on the way students look at moral
experiences and solve moral dilemmas;

Faculty In- Pepe SM. Umali

Charge
Contact Email: [email protected]                              Mobile Phone: 09194696347
Information
Consultation Monday 1:00-3:00PM and Thursday 1:00-3:00PM
Hours

Mode of Delivery
The mode of delivery of the course depends on your access to the Internet. If your access to the
Internet is not possible, you will be provided with a softbound copy of this module and you are
expected to answer all the learning activities and assessments in this module. However, if you have
an access to the Internet, you can access the lessons in the Learning Management System used by
the University through the UNC Blackboard. With this mode, you are expected to submit all the
learning activities and assessments online.
Because this is a module, you are expected to facilitate your own learning. A short
discussion on the concepts needed to understand the lesson is given. You may look for the
resources mentioned if the short discussion is not yet enough for you to grasp an understanding of
the lesson. Learning activities are provided to make you think critically and further deepen your
understanding. As with other modular approach, the modules are designed for self-paced learning.
A regular once a week synchronous session with you, mainly for consultations,
clarifications, and monitoring purposes will be conducted. This will be conducted via Zoom
following the schedule below: 
 Code Course Subject Unit Time Days Synchronous Asynchronous Room
#
1008 ETH KXa Ethics 3 11:00am M M M NB204
2:00pm

In a face-to-face mode of delivery, we meet during class hours at an assigned room. That has
changed in a remote set up. Instead of meeting every week at a pre-assigned time and place, a large
portion of your work will involve independent study tasks. This means you will need to pace
yourself, direct your own learning experience, be disciplined in managing your time, and target to
complete assignments on or before the due date.

Every week, I designed a Study Guide which provides details on how you should engage
with the core topic and whether this will be supported by a live meeting via Zoom. The lesson/topic
for each week is designed following the UNC outcome-based education delivery format. You must
view these study guides at the start of the week to give you clarity of what lies ahead and what is
expected of you during the week.

COURSE EVALUATION CRITERIA 

Requirements Weight (%) Outcomes Assessed
Submitted activities 60% COs 1 & 2

Participation in the Google 10% COs 1 & 2

meeting

Research Output 30% CO 3

TOTAL 100

GRADING SYSTEM
Range Numerical Grade Interpretation
99% - 100% 1.0 Excellent

96% - 98% 1.25 Very Superior

93% - 95% 1.50 Superior

90% - 92% 1.75 Very Good

87% - 89% 2.0 Good

84% - 86% 2.25 Very Satisfactory

81% - 83% 2.50 Satisfactory

78% - 80% 2.75 Fair

75% - 77% 3.0 Pass

74 and 5.0 Fail

below
ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Rubrics for Discussion Forums
Criteria Below Average Average Above Average
Observations Simplistic Adequate degree of Sophisticated and
and Insights observations, provides observations, some thoughtful observations,
(Max. 50 pts) little or no insight, insight and analysis, high degree of insight and
comment or analysis, reflection and outcomes analysis. Evidence that
more descriptive than considered but lack outcomes have been
reflective depth processed and reflected
(40 pts) upon.
(45 pts) (50pts)
Comments Rarely engages with Engages with other Actively engages with
and other group members, group members, other group members,
Discussions relevant literature or relevant literature or relevant literature or
(Max. 30 pts) factors on the pertinent factors on the pertinent factors on the pertinent
issues and discussion. issues and discussion or issues and discussion or
support the argument support the argument
with relevant evidence. with relevant evidence
(20 pts) and introduces new
(25pts) perspectives.
(30pts)
Language and Not well organized, Better structure with a Excellent coherence and
Structure predominantly logical progression, use progression, ideas and
(Max. 20 pts) descriptive with little of limited interpretation observations are well
interpretation or and reflections, structure, effective and
reflection, poor competent vocabulary accurate use of
vocabulary and and grammar, occasional vocabulary and grammar,
grammar, numerous errors. very few to no errors at
errors. (15 pts) all.
(10 pts) (20pts)
Rubrics for Research Output
Criteria Below Average Average Above Average
The central purpose or The writing has a clear The writer's central
Purpose argument is not purpose or argument purpose or argument is
(Max. 40 pts) consistently clear but may sometimes readily apparent to the
throughout the paper. digress from it. reader.
(30 pts) (35 pts) (40 pts)
Information supports a Information provides Balanced presentation of
Content central purpose or reasonable support for a relevant and legitimate
(Max. 40 pts) argument at times. central purpose or information that clearly
Analysis is basic or argument and displays supports a central
general. Reader gains evidence of a basic purpose or argument and
few insights. analysis of a significant shows a thoughtful, in-
(30 pts) topic. Reader gains some depth analysis of a
insights. significant topic. Reader
(35 pts) gains important insights.
(40 pts)
In general, the writing The ideas are arranged The ideas are arranged
Organization is arranged logically, logically to support the logically to support the
(Max. 20 pts) although occasionally central purpose or purpose or argument.
ideas fail to make sense argument. They are They flow smoothly from
together. The reader is usually clearly linked to one to another and are
fairly clear about what each other. For the most clearly linked to each
writer intends. part, the reader can other. The reader can
(10 pts) follow the line of follow the line of
reasoning. reasoning.
(15 pts) (20 pts)

COURSE SCHEDULE
Teaching & Learning Activities
Topics/ Expected
Week/Date Synchronou
POs & COs Asynchronous Output
s
Orientation of the course Reading of course Setting of Participated in
Week 0 guide expectations the discussion
Self-introduction
via LMS
Week 1 CO1, CO2, Discussion on the Participation Answered the
CO3,PO1,PO2,PO3 study guide in the guide/ reflective
History and Meaning of discussion questions
Philosophy and Ethics Discussion of
terminal project

Discussion of
Rubrics

Group them as
study/ research
group
Week 2 CO1, CO2, Contextualization Participation Answered the
CO3,PO1,PO2,PO3 of the course with in the guide/ reflective
careers discussion questions
Concept of Good and Evil
Contextualization
of the course with
Nueva Caceres
Studies/local
situation/
problems
Week 3 CO1,CO2,CO3,PO1,PO2,PO3 Principles, Participation Answered the
Moral Versus Non-Moral Standards, Laws, in the guide/ reflective
Standards and Human Acts trends, Issues, discussion questions
Discussions,
Debates related
to the course
Week 4 CO1, Team/Peer Participation Answered the
CO2,CO3,PO1,PO2,PO3 Learning Activity in the guide/ reflective
Voluntary Acts and Moral learning questions
 Dilemma activity
Week 5 CO1,CO2,CO3,PO1,PO2,PO3 Presentation of Participation Presented and
Determinants of Morality Initial Terminal in the Approved Title
and Modifiers of Human Project presentation
Acts of terminal
project
Week 6 C01,CO2,CO3,PO1,PO2,PO3 Formative Participation Submitted the
Culture and Virtue Ethics Assessment in the guide/ reflective
discussion questions
Week 7 CO1, Participate in a Participation Attended the
CO2,CO3,PO1,PO2,PO3 Supplemental in the lecture/webinar
Natural law Principle and Lecture/ lecture/
Deontological Ethics Webinar webinar
Week 8 CO1,CO2,CO3,PO1,PO2,PO3 SPREAD Reading Participation Read the
Natural law Principle and Materials in the SPREAD
Deontological Ethics discussion
Week 9 CO1,CO2,CO3,PO1,PO2,PO3 Presentation of Participation Submitted and
Distributive Justice Terminal in the presented the
Project/Output discussion terminal project

OTHER COURSE POLICIES 

General Requirements
Each student is expected to perform in a number of positive ways so as to develop and/or
enhance both tangible and intangible competencies and appreciation. As a facilitator of learning
in these areas, the following expectations must also be met:
1. Thoroughly read and submit all course requirements by the due dates.
2. Communicate with the faculty via LMS, email or mobile phone number.
3. Conduct yourselves in a professional manner. 
4. Check the LMS regularly.
Feedback Mechanism
For Flexi Kit users, feedback will be given/access via Facebook/UNC Blackboard/LMS.
Written Works: Accuracy and Attribution
All work submitted to the instructor for a grade in the class must be typed or word-
processed, following the format recommended by the APA (American Psychological Association)
citation guidelines (6th Edition). The faculty will adhere to all university policies regarding the
originality of work, examination protocols and behavior, and grading practices. Students are
expected to be familiar with them. Individual and group work submitted by students must be
original. Using other works not properly referenced, especially long passages, may result in a
grade reduction or other appropriate actions as required by the severity of the situation.
Accurate and complete referencing will avoid any and all problems in this regard. If you use a
reference from the Internet, the complete URL is required in your bibliography per APA citation
standards (6th Edition).
Keeping Second Copies of Your Work
Students should retain second copies of all material submitted to the faculty. All written
work submitted to the LMS must contain the student’s name. 
Course and Faculty Evaluation by Students
Students will be provided with an opportunity to evaluate the course and the faculty, as
 well as relevant materials and activities used in the course delivery. Student feedback is welcome
any time. The best avenue is LMS, email, faculty or AS Dean mobile phone number.

Prepared by:

Pepe SM. Umali

Assistant Professor I

Recommending Approval:

Romeo P. Layones, MAT Math

Head, General Education

Approved:

Kenjie Jimenea, MPA

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

ETHICS STUDY GUIDE

Study Guide 1: Meaning and History of Philosophy and Ethics

Week/Date:

Checklist for Week 1

Done Learning Tasks Estimated Duration Target Date of Completion
?
 Study Guide 0 30 mins
LT 1: Read 1.5 hrs Jan. 17
LT 2: Answer/Watch 1.5 hrs Jan.17
LT 3: Zoom Meeting 1.5 hrs Jan.17
LT 4: Recitation 1 hr Jan.17

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of Week 1, you should be able to:
1. Explain the meaning of history and branches of Philosophy and Ethics;
2. Describe the etymological definition of philosophy and ethics; and
3. Apply the importance of ethics to one’s moral life.

Out of Class Activity:

Learning Task 1
READ: Module 1 in the UNC Blackboard or the printed Module on Ethics
Umali, Pepe (2020). Meaning and History of Philosophy, Ethics (pp. 1-10). Naga City: University
of Nueva Caceres Press

Learning Task 2
ANSWER: Activity # 1 in the module in the UNC Blackboard Online
WATCH:  Ritter, Bernd [Feb. 12, 2015].Western Philosophy, Part I- Classical Education.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4apY3Lnsxx0
READ: Agapay, R. (2006). The Study of Ethics (pp. 1-6). Manila: National Bookstore, Inc.
Co, M., et al. (2009). Understanding Ethics (147—156). Manila: Libro Filipino Enterpises
Gualdo, R.(2005). Introduction: Why we should study Ethics? (pp.1-4). Cabanatuan City: Anahaw
Enterprises

In Class Activity:
Learning Task 3
ZOOM meeting #1 Class discussion
Let’s look for a good time to talk and discuss on date, using the following Zoom details
Time & Date:

Learning Task 4
Recitation/ quiz/ seatwork/ group activity
Knowledge on basic concepts in Philosophy and Ethics 
✓ (10 pts)
✓ Objective (True or False, Multiple choice) 
✓ Online link to be sent.

Reflective Questions:
1. What made me a thinking being compared to other beings?
2. Why we are always inclined to love wisdom?

References
Agapay, R. (2006). The Study of Ethics (pp. 1-6). Manila: National Bookstore, Inc.
Co, M., et al. (2009). Understanding Ethics (147—156). Manila: Libro Filipino Enterpises
Gorospe, A., et al. (2004) Introductory notes in Ethics (pp.1-15). Manila: Ateneo de
Manila Press
Gualdo, R.(2005). Introduction: Why we should study Ethics? (pp.1-4). Cabanatuan
City: Anahaw Enterprises
________(2000). Ethics: Basic Concepts and Contemporary Moral Issues (pp. 3-15).
Harner, D. (2018). What is the Proper Content of a Course in Professional Ethics? (11-
22).Teaching Philosophy vol. 41, no.2
Matson, W. (1987) The Rise of Science and Philosophy (pp.3-60). Berkeley: Harcourt
BraceJovanovich, Publishers
Pasco, O. et. al. (2018). Ethics and Ethos (pp. 4-8). Quezon City. C&E Publishing, Inc.
Quito, E. (2008). Fundamentals of Ethics (pp.13-44). Manila: Manila De la Salle Press
Santiago, A. (2006). Introduction to Philosophy (pp. 6-11). Manila: Jollence Publishing
Santiago A. (2004) Becoming A Human Person (pp.23-35). Manila: Jollence Publishing
Stumpf, S.E. and Fieser, J. (2003). Socrates’ Predecessors: Philosophy and the Natural
Order (pp. 6-27). India: McGraw-Hill Companies
Umali, Pepe. (2006). Introductory Notes in Logic (pp. 1-4). Manila: Mind Shapers
Publication

Study Guide 2: Concept of Good and Evil

Week/Date:

Checklist for Week 2

Done Learning Tasks Estimated Target Date of Completion
? Duration
LT 1: Submission 30 mins Jan. 24
LT 2: Read 1.5 hrs Jan. 24
LT 3: Answer 2 hrs Jan. 24
LT 4: Zoom Meeting 1.5 hrs Jan. 24
LT 5: Recitation 30 mins Jan. 24

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of Week 2, you should be able to:
1. Define the concept of good and evil;
2. Interpret in one’s life why we do good; and
3. Construct own concept of good (as equal to happiness) from evil.

Out of Class Activity:

Learning Task 1
Submission: Activity # 1 and 2 in the UNC Blackboard Online

Learning Task 2
READ: Module 2 in the UNC Blackboard or the printed Module on Ethics
Umali, Pepe (2020). Concept of Good and Evil, Ethics (pp. 11-15). Naga City: University of
Nueva Caceres Press

Learning Task 3
Answer Activity # 2 in the module in the UNC Blackboard Online

In Class Activity:
Learning Task 4
ZOOM meeting #2 Class discussion
Let’s look for a good time to talk and discuss on date, using the following Zoom details
Time & Date:
Meeting ID: 955 3737 5960
Passcode: 632545

Grouping as Study Group/Research Team

Learning Task 5
Recitation/ quiz/ seatwork/ group activity
Knowledge on basic concepts of good and evil 
✓ (10 pts)

Reflective Questions:
1. Why I consider myself naturally good?
2. Why I am inclined to do good?

References
Agapay, R. (2006). The Ends of the Human Acts (pp. 31-37). Manila: National
Bookstore, Inc.
Aristotle: Nichomachean Ethics. (1952). Transl. by Ross, W.D.. Chicago: Britannica
Great Books Inc.
Borchet, D. and Stewart D. (1986). Actualizing Human Nature (pp.131-154). New York:
Macmillan Publishing Company
Gualdo, R. (2005). Man and His Ends (pp. 15-23). Cabanatuan City: Anahaw
Enterprises
Harner, D. (2018). What is the Proper Content of a Course in Professional Ethics?
(pp.12-27). Teaching Philosophy vol. 41
Ocampo, M. (2006). The Rationality of Man (pp.129-131). Manila, University of Santo
Tomas
Peschke, K.(1994). Offences Against the Christian Faith (pp.56-58). Quezon City.
Divine Word Publications
Porter, B.. (2004). Judging the Value of Conduct: Ethics (pp.158-235}. New Jersey:
Pearson Prentice Hill
Rug. n (2015). Good and Evil. Retrieved from Rug.n/filosopfie/education/minor/good-and-
evil- introduction-to-ethics?lang=en
Santiago, A. (2004). Becoming A Human Person (pp.3-28). Manila: Jollence Publishing

Study Guide 3: Moral Versus Non-Moral Standards and Human Acts

Week/Date:
Checklist for Week 3
Done Learning Tasks Estimated Target Date of Completion
? Duration
LT 1: Submission 30 mins Jan. 31
LT 2: Read 1.5 hrs Jan. 31
LT 3: Answer 2 hrs Jan. 31
LT 4: Zoom Meeting 1.5 hrs Jan. 31
LT 5: Recitation 30 mins Jan. 31

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of Week 3, you should be able to:
1. Discuss Moral Standards and Non-Moral Standards;
2. Compare and contrast acts of man to human acts; and
3. Give examples of acts of man and human acts.

Out of Class Activity:

Learning Task 1
Submission: Activity # 3 in the UNC Blackboard Online

Learning Task 2
READ: Module 3 in the UNC Blackboard
Umali, Pepe (2020). Moral versus Non-moral Standards and Human Acts, Ethics (pp. 15-19).
Naga City: University of Nueva Caceres Press

Learning Task 3
Answer Activity # 3 in the module in the UNC Blackboard Online

In Class Activity
Learning Task 4
ZOOM meeting #3 Class discussion
Let’s look for a good time to talk and discuss on date, using the following Zoom details
Time & Date:
Meeting ID: 955 3737 5960
Passcode: 632545

Learning Task 5
Recitation/ quiz/ seatwork/ group activity
Knowledge on Moral versus non-moral standards and Acts of Man 
✓ (10 pts)

References
Agapay, Ramon. (2006). The Human Acts (pp.11-17). Manila: National Bookstore, Inc.

Blosser, P. (1987). Moral and Nonmoral Values: A Problem in Scheler's Ethics. (pp.139-
143). Retrieved from https://www.jstor.org/stable/2107712?seq=1
Borchet, D. and Stewart, D..(1986). Exploring Ethics (pp.1-7). New York: Macmillan
Publishing Company
Castilla, G. (2019). Moral Versus Non-Moral Standards (pp. 18-23). Quezon City: LJ
Graphics and Literary Exponent
Gualdo, Rosendo S.. (2005). Human Acts (pp. 25-37). Cabanatuan City: Anahaw
Enterprises.
Ocampo, M.. (2006). The Dignity of the Thinking Person (pp. 25-38). Manila: University
of Santo Tomas
The Focus of Ethics is Human Action. (2013). Retrieved www. insight.
insightonindia.com
The Morality of Human Acts. (n.d.). Retrieved docsity. Com/en/the-morality-of-human-
acts/

Study Guide 4: Voluntary Acts and Moral Dilemma

Week/Date:

Checklist for Week 4

Done Learning Tasks Estimated Target Date of Completion
? Duration
LT 1: Submission 30 mins Feb. 7
LT 2: Read 1.5 hrs Feb. 7
LT 3: Answer 2 hrs Feb. 7
LT 4: Zoom Meeting 1.5 hrs Feb. 7
LT 5: Recitation 30 mins Feb. 7

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of Week 4, you should be able to:
1. Discuss and differentiate Voluntary acts from involuntary acts
2. Compare and contrast types of voluntary acts; and
3. Role play and enumerate different types of moral dilemma

Out of Class Activity:

Learning Task 1
Submission: Activity # 4 in the UNC Blackboard Online

Learning Task 2
READ: Module 4 in the UNC Blackboard
Umali, Pepe (2020). Voluntary acts Moral Dilemma, Ethics (pp. 20-27). Naga City: University
of Nueva Caceres Press

Learning Task 3
Answer Activity # 4 in the module in the UNC Blackboard Online

In Class Activity
Learning Task 4
ZOOM meeting #4 Class discussion
Let’s look for a good time to talk and discuss on date, using the following Zoom details
Time & Date:
Meeting ID: 955 3737 5960
Passcode: 632545
Presentation of Initial Terminal Project

What to expect in the presentation

1. Present the Ethical issue as a topic to be discussed
2..The topic must be debatable, recent, researchable considering the situation/pandemic
3. Present the Chapter 1 of the Paper

Learning Task 5
Recitation
Knowledge on voluntary acts and moral dilemma 
✓ (10 pts)

References
Castilla, G. (2019). Moral Versus Non-Moral Standards (pp. 18-23). Quezon City: LJ Graphics
and Literary Exponent
Ethics Aristotle. (n.d.). Voluntary and Involuntary acts. Retrieved from
https://www.google.com/search?
q=voluntary+acts&rlz=1C1CHBD_enPH906PH906&oq=voluntary+acts&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l7.621
8j1j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Kuscholrwork. Edu. (n.d.) Voluntary and involuntary acts. Retrieved from
https://kuscholarworks.ku.edu/bitstream/handle/1808/8905/auslegung.v05.n01.018-042.pdf?
sequence=1

Gualdo, R. (2005). Human Acts (pp. 25-37). Cabanatuan City: Anahaw Enterprises. 2005.
Moral Dilemmas (June 16, 2018). In Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Retrieved from
https://plato.stanford
Philo-Notes. (June 10, 2018). What are Moral Dilemmas? Retrieved from
https://philonotes.com/index.php/2018/06/10/moral-dilemmas
Thomson, M. (2018). Ethics for Life: Making Sense of the Morals of Everyday. London: John
Murray Learning

Study Guide 5: Determinants of Morality and Modifiers of Human Acts

Week/Date:

Checklist for Week 5

Done? Learning Tasks Estimated Target Date of
Duration Completion
LT 1: Submission 30 mins Feb. 14
LT 2: Read/Watch 2 hrs Feb. 14
LT 3: Answer/Write reflection paper 1.5 hrs Feb. 14
LT 4: Zoom Meeting 1.5 hrs Feb. 14
LT 5: Recitation 30 mins Feb. 14

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of Week 5, you should be able to:
1. Discuss the determinants and modifiers of human acts;
2. Identify and distinguish the different kinds of circumstances by giving examples;
 3. Write a reflection paper about ethical issues discussed in the movie.

Out of Class Activity:

Learning Task 1
Submission: Activity # 5 in the UNC Blackboard Online

Learning Task 2
READ: Module 5 in the UNC Blackboard
Umali, Pepe (2020). Determinants of Morality and Modifiers of Human Acts, Ethics (pp. 28-
34). Naga City: University of Nueva Caceres Press
WATCH Movie entitled “Jacob The Liar” of Robin Williams
In learning this unit you are required to watch the movie entitled “Jacob the Liar”.
Make a 2 pages refection paper about the movie that focuses on your moral stand about the movie
(at least one page).

Learning Task 3
Answer Activity # 5 in the module in the UNC Blackboard Online

WRITE: Reflection Paper in the Movie Jacob the Liar (2 pages, double spaced))
The following items are your guide to make an essay or reflection paper:
1. Identify the different moral issues (act itself) presented in the movie.
2. Identify and discuss the motives and the circumstances that justify the lie of Jacob in the movie.

In Class Activity
Learning Task 4
ZOOM meeting #5 Class discussion
Let’s look for a good time to talk and discuss on date, using the following Zoom details
Time & Date:
Meeting ID: 955 3737 5960
Passcode: 632545

Learning Task 5
Recitation/ quiz/ seatwork/ group activity
Knowledge on determinants of morality and modifiers of human acts 
✓ (10 pts)

References
Agapay, R. (2006). Determinants of Morality (pp. 41-46). Manila: National Bookstore,
Inc.
Coppens, C. (n.d.). Moral Philosophy. Retrieved from
https://maritain.nd.edu/jmc/etext/mp02.htm
De leon, K. (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.com/doc/Modifiers-of-the-Human Act
Gualdo, R. (2005). Determinants of Morality (pp. 40-43). Cabanatuan City: Anahaw
Enterprises.
Gula, R. (1981). What Are They Saying About Moral Norms (pp 12-32). New York:
Paulist Press Limayo, C. (n.d.) . Retrieved from
https://www.academia.edu/14923721/
Jimdo. (n.d.) Determinants of Morality. Retrieved from
 file:///C:/Users/admin/Downloads/Determinant-%20of%20Morality%20(3).pdf
Ocampo, S. (2015 june, 29). Modifiers of Human Acts. Retrieved from
https://prezi.com/jghdvptk3lef/modifiers-of-human-acts/
Panizo, A. (1964). Ethics or Moral Philosophy (pp. 4-18), UST Textbook Series. Manila:
Novel Publishing Researchpaper. (n.d.) Modifiers of Human Acts. Retrieved
from http://researchpaper- 2012/06/modifiers- of-human-acts.html

Study Guide 6: Culture and Virtue Ethics

Week/Date:

Checklist for Week 6

Done Learning Tasks Estimated Target Date of Completion
? Duration
LT 1: Submission 30 mins Feb. 21
LT 2: Read 1.5 hrs Feb. 21
LT 3: Answer 2 hrs Feb. 21
LT 4: Zoom Meeting 1.5 hrs Feb. 21
LT 5: Recitation 30 mins Feb. 21

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of Week 6, you should be able to:
1. Discuss the concept of Culture and its Elements and Characteristics;
2. Describe why culture is important to one’s existence and community building; and
3. Apply the virtue ethics of Aristotle to ethical issues

Out of Class Activity:

Learning Task 1
Submission: Activity # 6 in the UNC Blackboard Online

Learning Task 2
READ: Module 6 in the UNC Blackboard
Umali, Pepe (2020). Culture and Virtue Ethics, Ethics (pp. 35- 49). Naga City: University of Nueva
Caceres Press

Learning Task 3
Answer Activity # 6 in the module in the UNC Blackboard Online

In Class Activity:
Learning Task 4
ZOOM meeting #6 Class discussion
Let’s look for a good time to talk and discuss on date, using the following Zoom details
Time & Date:
Meeting ID: 955 3737 5960
Passcode: 632545

Learning Task 5
Recitation/ quiz/ seatwork/ group activity
Knowledge on determinants of morality and modifiers of human acts 
 ✓ (10 pts)

References
Bulaong, O., et al. (2018). Natural Law (pp.46-54). Quezon City: Rex Book Store, Inc.
Castilla, G. (2019). Virtue Ethics (pp. 167-179). Quezon City: LJ Graphics and Literary
Exponent
Co, M., et al. (2009). Natural Law Ethics (pp.168-174). Manila: Libro Filipino Enterprises
Cole, N. (August 2, 2019). What is Culture. Retrieved from
https://www.thoughtco.com/culture-definition-4135409
Javier, J., et al.. (2002). Culture: Humankind’s Imprints to Civilization. Manila: Rex
Book Store
Journal of medical ethics (1987). Moral theories Aquinas's moral theory (pp.31-34).
Retrieved from https://jme.bmj.com/content/medethics/13/1/31.full.pdf
Journal of Religion. (1970). The Ethical Theory of Saint Thomas Aquinas: Interpretations
and Misinterpretations. Retrieved from https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/
Horn P. (2018). Foundations and Characteristics of Culture. University of Cape Town
South Africa. Retrieved from eol ss/ nef/ sample chapters/C04/E6-23-01-
01. Pdf
Lottick, K. (2007). Some Distinctions between Culture and Civilization as Displayed in
Sociological Literature (pp.240-250). Oxford: Oxford University Press
Palispis, E..(1996). The Study of Culture. Manila: Rex Bookstore, Inc.
Pasco, O. et. al. (2018). The Natural Law: St. Thomas Aquinas (pp. 45-57). Quezon
City. C&E Publishing, Inc.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. (Feb. 3, 2017). Aquinas’ Moral, Political, and
Legal Philosophy. Retrieved from https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/aquinas-
moral-political/

Study Guide 7: Deontological and Natural Law Principle Ethics

Week/Date:

Checklist for Week 7

Done Learning Tasks Estimated Target Date of Completion
? Duration
LT 1: Submission 30 mins Feb. 28
LT 2: Read 1.5 hrs Feb. 28
LT 3: Answer 2 hrs Feb. 28
LT 4: Zoom Meeting 1.5 hrs Feb. 28
LT 5: Recitation 30 mins Feb. 28

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of Week 7, you should be able to:
1. Discuss the concept of Deontological ethics and St. Thomas Natural law Principle on
ethics;
2. Compare and contrast the Deontological from the natural Law principle of St Thomas;
and
3. Describe and apply the natural law principle of St. Thomas and Deontological Ethics of
Kant to ethical issues.
Out of Class Activity:
Learning Task 1
Submission: Activity # 7 in the UNC Blackboard Online

Learning Task 2
READ: Module 7 in the UNC Blackboard
Umali, Pepe (2020). Natural Law Principle of St. Thomas and Deontological Ethics of
Kant, Ethics (pp. 51-58). Naga City: University of Nueva Caceres Press

Learning Task 3
Answer Activity # 7 in the module in the UNC Blackboard Online

In Class Activity:
Learning Task 4
ZOOM meeting #7 Class discussion
Let’s look for a good time to talk and discuss on date, using the following Zoom details
Time & Date:
Meeting ID: 955 3737 5960
Passcode: 632545

Learning Task 5
Recitation/ quiz/ seatwork/ group activity
Knowledge on Natural Law Principle and Deontological Ethics 
✓ (10 pts)

References
Borchet, D. and Stewart D..(1986). Pursuing One’s Duty (pp.196-225). New York:
Macmillan Publishing Company
Bulaong, O., et al. (2018). Deontology (pp.66-72). Quezon City: Rex Book Store, Inc.
Castilla, G. (2019). Virtue Ethics (pp. 167-179). Quezon City: LJ Graphics and Literary
Exponent
(2019). Immanuel Kant and Right Theorists (pp. 181-190). Quezon City: LJ
Graphics and Literary Exponent
Co, M., et al. (2009). Natural Law Ethics (pp.168-174). Manila: Libro Filipino Enterprises
(2009). Deontological Kant (pp. 176-180). Manila: Libro Filipino Enterpises
Journal of Medical Ethics (1987). Moral theories Aquinas's moral theory (pp.31-34).
Retrieved from https://jme.bmj.com/content/medethics/13/1/31.full.pdf
Journal of religion. (1970). The Ethical Theory of Saint Thomas Aquinas: Interpretations
Pasco, O. et. al. (2018). Deontological Ethics: Immanuel Kant (pp.59-67). Quezon City.
C&E Publishing, Inc.
Seven Pillars Institute. (Jan. 29, 2013). Kantian Duty Based (Deontological) Ethics.
Retrieved from Kranak, J. (n.d.). Kantian Deontology. Retrieved from
https://press.rebus.community/intro-to-phil- ethics/chapter/kantian-deontology/
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. (Oct. 17, 2016). Deontological Ethics. Retrieved f
from https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-deontological/
Study Guide 8: Utilitarian Ethics
Week/Date:

Checklist for Week 8

Done Learning Tasks Estimated Target Date of Completion
? Duration
LT 1: Submission 30 mins March 7
LT 2: Read 1.5 hrs March 7
LT 3: Answer 2 hrs March 7
LT 4: Zoom Meeting 1.5 hrs March 7
LT 5: Recitation 30 mins March 7

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of Week 8, you should be able to:
1. Discuss the concept of Utilitarian Ethics of Jeremy Bentham;
2. Compare and contrast the utilitarian ethics of Jeremy Bentham to John Stuart Mill’s
utilitarian ethics; and
3. Describe and apply the Utilitarian Ethics to ethical issues.

Out of Class Activity:

Learning Task 1
Submission: Activity # 8 in the UNC Blackboard Online

Learning Task 2
READ: Module 8 in the UNC Blackboard
Umali, Pepe (2020). Utilitarian Ethics, Ethics (pp. 59-62). Naga City: University of Nueva
Caceres Press

Learning Task 3
Answer Activity # 8 in the module in the UNC Blackboard Online

In Class Activity:
Learning Task 4
ZOOM meeting #8 Class discussion
Let’s look for a good time to talk and discuss on date, using the following Zoom details
Time & Date:
Meeting ID: 955 3737 5960
Passcode: 632545

Learning Task 5
Recitation/ quiz/ seatwork/ group activity
Knowledge on Utilitarian Ethics 
✓ (10 pts)

References
Borchet, D. and Stewart D..(1986). Maximizing Human Happiness (pp.179-194). New York:
Macmillan Publishing Company
Bulaong, O., et al. (2018). Utilitarianism (pp.29-35). Quezon City: Rex Book Store, Inc.
Castilla, G. (2019). Utilitarianism Ethics (pp. 198-209). Quezon City: LJ Graphics and Literary
Exponent
Cavalier, R. (n.d.). Utilitarian Theories. Retrieved from
http://caae.phil.cmu.edu/Cavalier/80130/part2/sect9.html
Co, M., et al. (2009). Pleasure (pp. 188—195). Manila: Libro Filipino Enterpises
Open text. (n.d.). Utilitarianism: The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number
Retrieved from https://opentextbc.ca/businessethicsopenstax/chapter/utilitarianism/
Pasco, O. et. al. (2018). Utilitarianism: John Stuart Mill (pp.69-87). Quezon City. C&E Publishing,
Inc.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.( Sep 22, 2014). The History of Utilitarianism. Retrieved
from https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/utilitarianism-history/

Study Guide 9: Distributive Justice of John Rawls

Week/Date:

Checklist for Week 9

Done Learning Tasks Estimated Target Date of Completion
? Duration
LT 1: Submission 30 mins March 14
LT 2: Read 1.5 hrs March 14
LT 3: Answer 2 hrs March 14
LT 4: Zoom Meeting 1.5 hrs March 14
LT 5: Recitation 30 mins March 14

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of Week 9, you should be able to:
1. Summarize the Distributive Justice of John Rawls;
2. Construct own principles of distributive justice; and
3. Identify and apply the distributive justice to ethical issues.
Out of Class Activity:
Learning Task 1
Submission: Activity # 9 in the UNC Blackboard Online

Learning Task 2
READ: Module 9 in the UNC Blackboard
Umali, Pepe (2020).Distributive Justice of John Rawls, Ethics (pp. 63-66). Naga City:
University of Nueva Caceres Press

Learning Task 3
Answer Activity # 9 in the module in the UNC Blackboard Online

In Class Activity
Learning Task 4
ZOOM meeting #9 Class discussion
Let’s look for a good time to talk and discuss on date, using the following Zoom details
Time & Date:
Meeting ID: 955 3737 5960
 Passcode: 632545

Final Presentation of the Terminal Project or Paper

Learning Task 5
Recitation/ quiz/ seatwork/ group activity
Knowledge on Distributive Justice
✓ (10 pts)

References
Borchet, D. and Stewart D..(1986). Maximizing Human Happiness (pp.179-194). New York:
Macmillan Publishing Company
Buchaman, A. (1980). Fundamental of Rawlsian System of Justice, in John Rawls’ Theory of Social
Justice. (205-315) Ohio: Ohio University Press
Castilla, G. (2019). Distributive Justice (pp. 198-209). Quezon City: LJ Graphics and Literary
Exponent
McCartney, S. (n.d.). Rawls’ Theory of Justice. Retrieved from
https://opentextbc.ca/ethicsinlawenforcement/chapter/2-10-rawls-theory-of-justice/
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Jan 9, 2017). John Rawls. Retrieved from
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/rawls/

Recommending Approval:

Romeo S. Layones, MAT Math

Head, General Education

Approved:

Dean Kenjie Jimenea, MPA

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences