Equality, Equity, and Natural Rights in Chemistry 2023

What is meant by personal responsibility?

What is civic responsibility focused on?

Which period in Philippine history is characterized by the Spanish colonization?

What does personal responsibility entail in relation to family?

'Rizal’s Romances', 'Novels', and 'Imprisonment' are associated with which topic?

What is the primary focus of civic responsibility?

Which aspect of Rizal's life is highlighted under 'LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL'?

What is one's personal responsibility in relation to their private life?

In the context of Philippine history, which period was characterized by the presence of the Americans?

What does civic responsibility primarily focus on?

What is a key aspect of personal responsibility as a Filipino citizen?

Under personal responsibility, what does 'taking full accountability for your thoughts' refer to?

Which historical period in the Philippines is associated with the theme of 'Metaethics and Ethical Theories'?

Rights

Rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement
Natural rights: belong to human beings due to their nature, e.g. right to life, right to have a family
Moral rights: based on ethical principles and moral values, e.g. right to be treated with respect, right to a good life
Legal rights: granted and protected by the law, e.g. right to a fair trial, freedom of speech, and the right to privacy

Types of Legal Rights

Civil rights: provide opportunity to each person to lead a civilized social life, e.g. right to liberty
Political rights: give people a share in the political process, e.g. right to vote, get elected, hold public office
Economic rights: provide economic security to the people, e.g. Rawl's theory of justice

Ethical Theories

Utilitarianism: emphasizes producing the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number of people
Virtue ethics: focuses on the character of the moral agent, emphasizes understanding virtues like courage, justice, and wisdom
Deontology: focuses on moral obligations and duties of individuals in society

Personal and Civic Responsibility

Personal responsibility: taking full accountability for one's actions, decisions, and thoughts
Civic responsibility: supporting the community and government, e.g. voting, paying taxes, participating in public life

Ethics

Metaethics: study of the nature of ethics
Ethical theories: utilitarianism, virtue ethics, deontology
Moral principles and concepts: virtues, moral values, and principles

Readings in Philippine History

Pre-colonial period
Spanish Colonization Period
Propaganda and Revolutionary Period
American Colonial Period
Japanese Occupation
Contemporary or Modern Period

Life and Works of Rizal

Personal information: education, parents, and siblings
Rizal's romances
Novels
Imprisonment and execution
Notable poems and essays

Explore the concepts of equality, equity, and natural rights in the context of legal, social, and ethical principles. Learn about the fundamental normative rules regarding what is allowed or owed to people in a legal system, social convention, or ethical theory.