Thinking Ethically

Write a 300-word statement summarising three key principles or values by which you would currently like to shape the quality of your life. The following questions may be used as a guideline if you find this difficult:

· Imagine you are on your deathbed: what would make your proud of your life; what might you regret?

· Are formal religious teachings or informal spiritual goals (or both) important to you?

· For what would you sacrifice everything you now have?

· How important to you is the idea of community life?

1. Using DR4, write a definition of human nature (approx. 120 words). Refer to the binaries (paired, opposite ideas) of nature/nurture, intellect/instinct, competition/co-operation, individual/social.

2.  Write a personal reflection on the issue of homosexual relations paying particular attention to your emotions, values, and beliefs.  Your view does not have to be based on logic, legality, or facts BUT you must be able to acknowledge and recognise the beliefs, values, and emotions on which your view is based. Use non-discriminatory, responsible language in this task (approx. 120 words).