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Module 2 Ethics
Module 2 Ethics
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LCCB Vision-Mission
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to create a more sustainable world.
LCCB is committed to provide the community with
accessible, relevant and advanced curricular programs that promote life-long
learning towards fulfilling careers;
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the frontiers of new knowledge; and
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services and programs with the last, the least, and the lost.
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Course Information
Course Title : Ethics
Course Code : Ethics
Credit : 3 units
Course Instructor : Mr. Erwin C. Cangas, LPT
Contact Details : erwincangas08@gmail.com | 0999-577-1802
Consultation Schedule : Monday thru Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Helplines : Guidance (4349661 local __); DSA (4349661 local __)
Introduction
Ethics deals with principles of ethical behaviour in modern society at the level of the
person, society and in interaction with environmental and other shared resources.
Morality pertains to the standards of the right and wrong that an individual originally
picks up from the community. 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 analyse and solve moral dilemmas.
The course is organized according to the three main elements of the moral
experience: (a) agent, including context – cultural, communal, and environmental; (b) the
act, and (c) reason or framework (for the act).
You will complete this course for one semester. This course is composed of four
modules, namely:
Module 1 – Introduction to Ethics: Foundation of Moral Valuation
Module 2 – Culture, Cultural Relativism and Filipino Values
Module 3 – Human Acts, Acts of Man and Modifiers of Morality
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Examination (30%)
Midterm** (15%)
Finals** (15%)
Attendance Policy
Considering the modality of instruction of this course (Correspondence), actual
attendance of students may not be required as in the traditional residential or classroom
setting. However, you should make sure that are present during the monitoring or follow-up
of your progress by your teacher, the Guidance Office or the Student Affairs Office. Your
attendance in any of these follow-up calls corresponds to your attendance in class.
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty in any form (bribery, plagiarism, cheating and fabrication of
documents will result in a failure on the academic task in question.
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Module 2
Culture, Cultural Relativism and Filipino Values
Lesson 1
Meaning of Culture
MY JOURNEY
In this lesson, you will be led to the discovery of the meaning of culture and its
characteristics. You will be introduced to the different components of culture. Also, you will
discover the importance of culture in one’s life especially in making moral actions.
MY TARGETS
MY WARM-UP
A family in the Philippines was puzzled when the coffin of their deceased mother
arrived from the US sent by their sister. The tiny corpse was jammed so tightly into the box
that their mother’s face was flattened against the glass lid. When the family opened the
coffin they found a letter pinned to their mother’s chest. “Dearest brothers and sisters: I am
sending you our mother’s remains for burial there. Sorry I could not come along as the
expenses were so high. You will find under Mama’s body 12 cans of Libby’s corned beef, and
12 cans Spam. Just divide these among yourselves. On Mama’s feet is a brand new pair of
Reeboks (size 8 for Junior). There are 4 pairs of Reeboks under Mama’s head for Meloy’s
sons. Mama is wearing six Ralph Lauren T-shirt, one for Manong Roy and the rest for my
nephews. Mama is wearing one dozen Wonder bras and 2 dozens Victoria’s Secret panties
to be distributed among my nieces and cousins. Mama is also wearing 8 pairs of Dockers
pants. Kuya, Diko, please take one each and give the rest to your boys. The Swiss watch Ate
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asked for is on Mama’s left wrist. Auntie Sol, Mama is wearing the earrings, ring and
necklace you asked for. The 6 pairs of Chanel stockings that Mama is also wearing are for
teen age girls. I hope they like the colors. Your loving sister, Nene. (This was printed in the book:
Sociology Focus in the Philippines by Panopio and Raymundo which was published in Malaya, 7 May 2002 by
Dahli Aspellera.)
Task 1
Looking at the story, what do you think is the culture of Nene’s relative is portraying about?
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Culture in General
The word culture came from the Latin word cultus - care or cultivation. Culture is a
complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, customs and any other
capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society. Culture tells man what to
do, what not to do and how to do things. It represents the design or recipe for living. Man’s
culture is unique to man; but culture in various societies differ and it is closely associated
with civilization.
Culture has its characteristics namely: Culture is learned, Culture is transmitted,
Culture is social, Culture is ideational, Culture is gratifying and Culture is adaptive.
Culture has three major components which are social norms, ideas, and material things.
Social Norms are group expectation or guidelines that people are supposed to follow in their
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Task 2
Make a list of a culture you are practicing until now which were handed down to you
by your ancestors.
1. Ideas/Beliefs
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2. Rules/Laws
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c. ___________________________________________________________________
3. Values/Attitudes
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c. ___________________________________________________________________
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TESTING MYSELF
Task 3
Laws are created in order to help the people act accordingly. It is there to protect the
human rights of the person. It is part of the culture of the people. However, there are
countries even our country Philippines which are passing bills in order to make law that are
against human life. Like the case of abortion, death penalty, euthanasia or mercy killing
which are legal in other countries and proposed in our own country to become law.
As a person who values life, will you allow these actions to be legalized in the country? Why?
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“Culture makes people understand each other better. And if they understand each
other better in their soul, it is easier to overcome the economic and political barriers. But
first they have to understand that their neighbor is, in the end, just like them, with the same
problems, the same questions.” (Paulo Coelho) Culture is a gift to every individual. We learn
to appreciate the person through its culture. We see the uniqueness of every human being
because of his/her culture.
Task 4
As an LCCian we are called to be a propagator of a culture of life. A culture that
always protect and defend life. As an Augustinian student, how would you concretize the
culture of life in your own home?
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Lesson 2
Values and Filipino Values
MY JOURNEY
In this lesson, you will be led to the discovery of the meaning of values and its
importance. You will be introduced to the different Filipino values or traits both positive and
negatively. Also, you will discover the forces and influences that shaped our Filipino values
and value systems.
MY TARGETS
MY WARM-UP
A family in the Philippines was puzzled when the coffin of their deceased mother
arrived from the US sent by their sister. The tiny corpse was jammed so tightly into the box
that their mother’s face was flattened against the glass lid. When the family opened the
coffin they found a letter pinned to their mother’s chest. “Dearest brothers and sisters: I am
sending you our mother’s remains for burial there. Sorry I could not come along as the
expenses were so high. You will find under Mama’s body 12 cans of Libby’s corned beef, and
12 cans Spam. Just divide these among yourselves. On Mama’s feet is a brand new pair of
Reeboks (size 8 for Junior). There are 4 pairs of Reeboks under Mama’s head for Meloy’s
sons. Mama is wearing six Ralph Lauren T-shirt, one for Manong Roy and the rest for my
nephews. Mama is wearing one dozen Wonder bras and 2 dozens Victoria’s Secret panties
to be distributed among my nieces and cousins. Mama is also wearing 8 pairs of Dockers
pants. Kuya, Diko, please take one each and give the rest to your boys. The Swiss watch Ate
asked for is on Mama’s left wrist. Auntie Sol, Mama is wearing the earrings, ring and
necklace you asked for. The 6 pairs of Chanel stockings that Mama is also wearing are for
teen age girls. I hope they like the colors. Your loving sister, Nene. (This was printed in the book:
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Sociology Focus in the Philippines by Panopio and Raymundo which was published in Malaya, 7 May 2002 by
Dahli Aspellera.)
Task 1
Looking at the story, what do you think the value of Nene is portraying about? If you are
Nene, would you do the same to your mother? Why?
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Education and English language as the medium of instruction. The Americans also introduced
into the Filipino way of life the values of materialism and consumerism.
Task 2
Is compadre system still practiced until now? Cite a particular example. How this
system slow down the progress of our country in general?
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TESTING MYSELF
Task 3
“When we use our values to make decisions, we make a deliberate choice to focus on
what is important to us. When values are shared, they build internal cohesion in a
group.” (https://www.valuescentre.com/values-are-important/)
As a student, what particular value you possess and how this value will help you in achieving
your goals/dreams in life?
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“Our values inform our thoughts, words and actions. Our values are important
because they help us to grow and develop. They help us to create the future we want to
experience.” (https://www.valuescentre.com/values-are-important/)
Task 4
As an LCCian we are called to be stewards of God’s creation. This is one of the core
values of the institution. Amidst the natural and man-made calamities we are experiencing
right now, how can you help protect the mother earth from the on-going destructions?
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Lesson 3
Cultural Relativism
MY JOURNEY
In this lesson, you will learn the meaning of cultural relativism. You will be
discovering the positive and negative impacts of cultural relativism the person and society.
Also, you will discover the purpose and the beauty of cultural relativism.
MY TARGETS
MY WARM-UP
Culture is said to be differing from each other. Each culture is unique. However, there
are practices of other countries or people which sometimes shocked us. This is called culture
shock. This culture may not be acceptable to many or for us.
Task 1
As a cultured person, what are the cultures of other people you have heard, seen or
read that shocked you most? Will you still accept it or not?
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Cultural Relativism
Task 2
Cultural Relativism teaches us to be tolerant of others from different cultures, as we
realize that we are in no position to judge whether the ethical thought or practice of another
culture is acceptable or unacceptable.
As a friendly being, what are the practices of your friends you can tolerate and not tolerate?
How were able to handle non-tolerated attitudes of your friends in or order to preserve your
friendship.
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Task 3
Cultural Relativism has a good and bad side. Positively, it speaks of respecting other
cultures. On the other side, it tells us to tolerate the culture of others even if it destroys life.
Thus, mercy killing or euthanasia is accepted to other culture and to others not. However,
morally speaking, it is immoral. But for cultural relativism, it is allowable for it is part of their
culture.
As human being, will you allow this practice to happen or not? What would be your position
on this matter?
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Task 4
As an LCCian, we are called to be a compassionate individual. As being a Christ-
centered institution, we are challenged to let other people experience the compassion of
Christ? Amidst the different ideologies and beliefs besetting us right now, how can you help
promote the spirit of peace and order in our society?
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GLOSSARY
Competence
more than just knowledge and skills; it involves the ability to meet complex demands
by drawing on and mobilizing psychosocial resources (including skills and attitudes) in a
particular context
Diversity of Learners
emphasizes the central role of teachers in establishing learning environments that
are responsive to learner diversity
Learning Environment
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the role of teachers to provide learning environments that are safe, secure, fair and
supportive to promote learner responsibility and achievement
PPST
an abbreviation of Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers which is built on
National Competency-Based Teacher Standard (NCBTS)
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Educators, National Book Store, Mandaluyong City.
Babor, Eddie R. (2006). Ethics: The Philosophical Discipline of Action. Rex Bookstore Inc.,
Manila.
Buenaflor, Lionel E. (2006). The Meaning of Human Existence, Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.
Mandaluyong, Metro Manila.
Losonsky, Michael (2006). The Evolution of Modern Philosophy: Linguistics Turns in Modern
Philosophy, Cambridge University Press, New York City.
Maboloc, Christopher Ryan B. (2009). Philosophy of Man: Fundamental Topics & Thinkers,
Rex Book Store, Inc., Manila, Philippines.
Murray, Michael J., Rea, Michael (2008). An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion,
Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom.
Velasquez, Manuel (2008). Philosophy, A Text with Readings, Tenth Edition, Thomson Higher
Education, Belmont, USA.
FURTHER READINGS
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Heung-sang, T., Man-biu, C., Chi-chung, L., Wai-ching, M., MOK, M., Kwok-hung, N., … DAVIS,
B. (2007). The Advisory Committee on Teacher Education and Qualifications.
Hoge, M. A., Tondora, J., & Marrelli, A. F. (2005). The fundamentals of workforce
competency: Implications for behavioral health. Administration and Policy in Mental
Health, 32(5–6), 509–531. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-005-3263-1
Hussain, R. (2018). Generation gap, Permanent job craze and teaching standard.