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Writing About Classical Ethics: Sources, Argument, and Impact
Construct an A-Level essay that evaluates ancient ethical texts using extant sources and assesses their philosophical impact.
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Applied Classical Ethics: Practice, Comparison, and Assessment
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Learners will examine how ancient ethical theories were applied to practical dilemmas, compare the major classical schools, and develop essay-writing skills for evaluating ancient ethical texts.
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Learning standards covered
CLCIV-2.10General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Classical-civilisation · 11th Gradeclassical ideas about the nature of “good” and “bad”
CLCIV-2.11General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Classical-civilisation · 11th Gradeapplied ethics and values in the ancient world (what was considered right or wrong in a specific context or situation)
CLCIV-2.21General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Classical-civilisation · 11th Gradethere must be extant ancient source material which outlines their views or opinions
CLCIV-2.22General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Classical-civilisation · 11th Gradethey must have had a discernible impact on the area of thought being studied5