2 DDT - Definition and differentation of terms

Last updated: 2024/12/18

In this learning unit, important basic terms that arise in connection with ethics are explained and differentiated from one another. This sharpens the focus on the interrelationships and provides an initial terminological tool for categorising ethically conflicting issues in mining. Learning objectives

Learning­objectives

Learning objectives

After completing this learning unit, you should:

• be able to distinguish between ethics, morals, professional ethics and the law.
• be able to recognise whether a situation is a moral or ethical conflict.
• be able to explain what moral competence is and why it is so important.
• be able to recognise and discuss the problem of ethical relativism.

outline

Outline

Based on the concept of morality, this learning unit differentiates between the notions of professional ethics, ethics and law. This enables an initial terminological categorisation of conflicting issues. This is complemented by explaining the importance of moral competence. The latter is particularly important in our dynamic and pluralistic society with its different value systems. Accordingly, the issue of relativism is discussed, which goes along with a diversity of values and calls for resolution.

You will need approx. 90 minutes to work through the learning unit and approx. 120 minutes to complete the exercises.