CC245208 Research on Modern Ethics

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC245208 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 現代倫理研究

Subject Name
（Katakana）ゲンダイリンリケンキュウ

Subject Name in
English Research on Modern Ethics

Instructor KIRIHARA TAKAHIRO

Instructor
(Katakana) キリハラ　タカヒロ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  First Semester,  2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Tues5-8：EDU L104

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Mainly lectures with handouts

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : Ethics

Eligible Students

Keywords ethics, morals, ethics education

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) After completing the basic courses, we provide research on teaching materials related to ethics so that students can acquire basic knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills related to ethics as one of the areas of subject content development courses.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Secondary School Social Studies/Geography/History/Civic Education
（Abilities and Skills）
・To be able to collect, understand, analyze, and evaluate data and materials about studies related to social science.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・To be able to summarize the outcome of research, studies, education practice and social activities, and to deliver presentations.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline High school “Public” started from 2022. As in the former “Modern Social Studies,” it covers law, politics, economics, international society, as well as ethical theory, starting with original thoughts. It is said that emphasis is placed on subjective problem-inquiry learning. Therefore, in this class, we will pick up the contents related to ethics (and “public philosophy”) from among the contents dealt with in “Public,” and deepen the understanding of each content. This class aims to acquire specialized research skills in ethics, and to develop the ability to research and develop teaching materials in ethics education.

Class Schedule lesson1:　Guidance (What is “The Public”?)

lesson2:　The Origins of Thought (Greek Virtue Ethics, Confucianism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam)

lesson3:　Formation of Modern Thought (Religious Reformation and Scientific Revolution)

lesson4:　Human Dignity and Happiness (Deontology, Utilitarianism, Libertarianism, Communitarianism)

lesson5:　An Overview of the History of Japanese Thought
lesson6:　Contemporary Thought (Focusing on the Criticism of Bureaucracy)
lesson7:　Resource/Energy Issues and Environmental Issues (Thoughts Concerning Sustainable Society)
lesson8:　Bioethical Issues (Focusing on the Eugenics)
lesson9:　Problems in the Information Society (Focusing on Intellectual Property Rights)
lesson10:　Basic Principles of a Democratic Society (Social Contract Theory, Rule of Law)
lesson11:　Publicity and Discourse Reason (Arendt, Habermas, Rawls, Sen)
lesson12:　Exploring issues and discussion (1; Difference between Original Thought and Modern Thought)
lesson13:　Exploring Issues/Discussions (2; Towards a Unified Understanding of Life and the Environment)
lesson14:　Exploring Issues/Discussions (3; Towards a Unified Understanding of Life and the Environment (continued))
lesson15:　Exploring Issues/Discussions  (4; “Clash of Civilizations” Thesis and Peace Theory)

Conduct final exams. Write a response paper after class.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. We don't use textbooks. References will be given as appropriate during class.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) VTR, DVD

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Content related to this classes is frequently reported on TV news, newspapers, etc. There are many situations in which the things that are covered in class are subject to change. Please keep an eye on it.

Requirements This class can be taken as a specialized subject in the Faculty of Education.

I'm going to conduct a questionnaire about contents and others (Please write down questions or opinions also on it.) (Sometimes) "

Grading Method Response papers (40%) and final exams (60%) will be comprehensively evaluated.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message We welcome students who are interested in ethics research and ethics education.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC245208	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	現代倫理研究
Subject Name （Katakana）	ゲンダイリンリケンキュウ
Subject Name in English	Research on Modern Ethics
Instructor	KIRIHARA TAKAHIRO
Instructor (Katakana)	キリハラ　タカヒロ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Tues5-8：EDU L104
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Mainly lectures with handouts
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : Ethics
Eligible Students
Keywords	ethics, morals, ethics education
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	After completing the basic courses, we provide research on teaching materials related to ethics so that students can acquire basic knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills related to ethics as one of the areas of subject content development courses.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Secondary School Social Studies/Geography/History/Civic Education （Abilities and Skills）・To be able to collect, understand, analyze, and evaluate data and materials about studies related to social science. （Comprehensive Abilities）・To be able to summarize the outcome of research, studies, education practice and social activities, and to deliver presentations.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	High school “Public” started from 2022. As in the former “Modern Social Studies,” it covers law, politics, economics, international society, as well as ethical theory, starting with original thoughts. It is said that emphasis is placed on subjective problem-inquiry learning. Therefore, in this class, we will pick up the contents related to ethics (and “public philosophy”) from among the contents dealt with in “Public,” and deepen the understanding of each content. This class aims to acquire specialized research skills in ethics, and to develop the ability to research and develop teaching materials in ethics education.
Class Schedule	lesson1:　Guidance (What is “The Public”?) lesson2:　The Origins of Thought (Greek Virtue Ethics, Confucianism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam) lesson3:　Formation of Modern Thought (Religious Reformation and Scientific Revolution) lesson4:　Human Dignity and Happiness (Deontology, Utilitarianism, Libertarianism, Communitarianism) lesson5:　An Overview of the History of Japanese Thought lesson6:　Contemporary Thought (Focusing on the Criticism of Bureaucracy) lesson7:　Resource/Energy Issues and Environmental Issues (Thoughts Concerning Sustainable Society) lesson8:　Bioethical Issues (Focusing on the Eugenics) lesson9:　Problems in the Information Society (Focusing on Intellectual Property Rights) lesson10:　Basic Principles of a Democratic Society (Social Contract Theory, Rule of Law) lesson11:　Publicity and Discourse Reason (Arendt, Habermas, Rawls, Sen) lesson12:　Exploring issues and discussion (1; Difference between Original Thought and Modern Thought) lesson13:　Exploring Issues/Discussions (2; Towards a Unified Understanding of Life and the Environment) lesson14:　Exploring Issues/Discussions (3; Towards a Unified Understanding of Life and the Environment (continued)) lesson15:　Exploring Issues/Discussions (4; “Clash of Civilizations” Thesis and Peace Theory) Conduct final exams. Write a response paper after class.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	We don't use textbooks. References will be given as appropriate during class.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	VTR, DVD
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Content related to this classes is frequently reported on TV news, newspapers, etc. There are many situations in which the things that are covered in class are subject to change. Please keep an eye on it.
Requirements	This class can be taken as a specialized subject in the Faculty of Education. I'm going to conduct a questionnaire about contents and others (Please write down questions or opinions also on it.) (Sometimes) "
Grading Method	Response papers (40%) and final exams (60%) will be comprehensively evaluated.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	We welcome students who are interested in ethics research and ethics education.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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