GE 9 - Ethics 

Name: JOCELYN O. MILLANO  Course: BSE III SCIENCE

 
LEARNING ACTIVITY 3

Self-Reflection:  
 
Read “Moral Dilemmas” by philonotes.com uploaded in MS Teams. Consider the
following study questions after reading: 
 What is the difference between a dilemma and a moral dilemma? 

- An ethical dilemma varies from a moral dilemma in that it is more concerned with
following rules than with following one's conscience, though one's conscience
might undoubtedly lead one to consider bending the rules.

 What features should a moral dilemma have? 

 
- Moral dilemmas, in my opinion, should function similarly to any other type of
difficulty in that they might lead you in a variety of paths. Some dilemmas have a
clear path or solution, while the majority appear to leave matters up to chance.

Written Homework on Moral vs Non-Moral Standards (Topic 2) and Dilemmas (Topic 3): 
 
Respond to the following guide questions as a Written Homework to be submitted in your MS
Teams. Follow the given format below. 
 “Not all rules are moral rules or standard”. Give three differences between moral
standards and non-moral standards. 
 Enumerate 5 examples of moral standards and 5 examples of non-moral
standards. 
 Recall a past experience that you consider as a moral dilemma. Briefly explain
why it is a moral dilemma and not just any other dilemmas. 
 
GE 9 - Ethics 
Name: JOCELYN O. MILLANO 
Course: BSE III SCIENCE
 
Moral versus Non-Moral Standards 
1. “Not all rules are moral rules or standard”. Give three differences between moral standards
and non-moral standards. 
 
- Moral standards refer to the norms people have about what they consider to be morally
correct and wrong activities, as well as the values they place on what they consider to be
morally good and terrible objects.

- Non-moral standards are rules that have nothing to do with moral or ethical issues. These
norms are either unrelated to morality or, by definition, lack ethical sense.

- Moral values and moral principles are other terms for moral standards. On the other side,
common examples of non-moral norms include etiquette rules, fashion regulations,
gaming rules, and other house rules.
 
 
2. Enumerate 5 examples of moral standards and 5 examples of non-moral standards.  
 
Moral Standards:  Non-Moral Standards: 
1. Treat others as you want to be treated 1. Cheating during exams
 2. Killing innocent people
2. Take responsibility for your actions

3. Standards of etiquette where we judge

3. Have respect for yourself and others
manners as good or bad.

4. Standards of aesthetic wherein we judge

4. Be tolerant of differences
art as good or rubbish

5. Always tell the truth. 5. The law, wherein we judge cases in

something legal or illegal
 
 
3. Recall a past experience that you consider as a moral dilemma. Briefly explain why it is a
moral dilemma and not just any other dilemmas. 
 
- Way back on high school, making Facebook page for fun is trend. Then, one of my
friends make her own Facebook page wherein she uploaded her rants about our school
and making fun of some students that she hates. She told me that she’s the owner of the
page and after a week this page affect the whole school wherein the teachers get mad and
make an investigation. There are some students became suspects and depending their
selves to the best of their ability. It is a moral dilemma because in this case, I need to
choose if I’ll tell the truth and help those innocent students who’ve got involve or I’ll
tolerate my friend on her wrong doings.