Ethical Reasoning
📋 What it is
Ethical reasoning weighs what’s fair and harmful, considers everyone affected, and looks past “what benefits ME”.
🗣️ Coach says
Some arguments aren’t about facts but about right and wrong. Good ethical reasoning asks “who is affected, and is this fair to ALL of them?” — not just “what do I want?” Two thoughtful people can still disagree, but they reason with care, not just feelings.
🧠 Memory hook
Ask: who’s affected, and is this fair to everyone — not just to me?
😂 Giggle
What do you call someone who argues in circles?
A roundabout reasoner!
😲 Whoa!
Philosophers have debated ethics for thousands of years without one final answer — but they agree the FIRST step is always considering everyone the choice affects, not just yourself.
⚖️ The claim on trial:
“This is fair reasoning: “Set class rules to suit only the loudest kids, since they speak up most.””
You're the judge. Deliver a verdict, pick the evidence that really matters, then reveal.
✗ Weak / flawed — Weak / flawed — ethical reasoning weighs all affected parties, not just the most vocal; a rule fair only to the loud isn’t fair.
Ethical reasoning asks who’s affected and whether it’s fair to everyone — not just to the loudest or to you.
🧪 Try it! (2 minutes)
Think of a rule at home or school. List everyone it affects and ask: is it fair to all of them?