ah! real monsters: the practice and study of ethical decisions within literature by:
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AH! REAL MONSTERS:
The Practice and Study of Ethical Decisions Within Literature
By:
MARY SHELLEY
“The same energy of character which renders a
man a daring villain would have rendered him useful
in society, had that society been well organized.”
W H AT D O E S T H E P R A C T I C E O F E T H I C S M E A N ?
( used with a singular or plural verb ) a system of
moral principles
Examples: some societies have used children for
labor; in some religions, men are allowed to have
more than one wife.
WHAT DO MORALS MEAN?
of, pertaining to, or concerned with the principles
or rules of right conduct or the distinction between
right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.
Examples: treat people the way you want to be
treated; never cheat others, and always be fair.
ARE ACTIONS JUSTIF IED BY “GOOD” REASONS?
IS KILLING ETHICAL IF IT IS REQUESTED?
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS STANDARDS
English/Language Arts Standards:
I. Writing
II. Reading
III. Speaking
IV. Listening
V. Research
Science:
I. Nature of Science: Scientific Ways of Learning and Thinking
Social Studies:
II. Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Cross-Disciplinary:
Problem Solving