Debating Ethical Issues

Key Points
➧ Ethical debates involve discussing what is morally right or wrong.

In today’s class, we will explore how to express and defend positions on moral and ethical issues using advanced English.

Moral obligation
➧ We have a moral obligation to protect the environment.

Rights
➧ Everyone has the right to freedom of speech.

Justice
➧ It’s a matter of justice to provide equal opportunities to all.

Ethically questionable
➧ The decision to cut corners is ethically questionable.

From an ethical standpoint
➧ From an ethical standpoint, animal testing should be banned.

Scenario | A company decides to replace human workers with AI to increase efficiency. Debate the ethical implications of this decision.

Scenario | Governments should have the right to access personal data to prevent terrorism. Is this ethical?

Scenario | Is it ethical for companies to use animal testing for product safety?

Scenario | Should wealthy nations be obligated to help poorer countries deal with climate change?

Scenario | Is it ethical for parents to monitor their children’s online activities without their consent?