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The A'level syllabus specifically mentions:- absolute theories (eg. utilitarianism, deontology, Kant), relative theories (eg. situation ethics, emotivism, intuitionism, natural moral law). For each theory key concepts, strengths and weaknesses should be covered. One of the major problems with ethical theories is the question how do we know what is 'right', or what is 'true'? The following articles discuss some of the questions relating to truth in a postmodern culture:
The following article considers the age old 'mind-body problem'. The question of how our mind and body (or brain) relate to each other has fascinates philosophers for centuries, and new research into neuroscience and genetics may cuase us to reassess out understanding of ourselves. This has profound implications for how we treat other human beings: Deontology and Immanuel Kant: The following article looks at the evidence for the Christian faith: Other religions:
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