7 Steps Moral Reasoning Model
7 Steps Moral Reasoning Model
REASONING MODEL
Prepared by: Cheryll Datig
Cindy
Valmoria
INTRODUCTION
SCOTT RAE ( 2018 ) Propose a moral reasoning model that could
be used as a guide in making moral decision. Rae moral reasoning
model does not guide one to an absolutely correct or “right” answer
or decision to moral dilemma; rather, his model may guide an
individual to ask the right questions to ethical deliberation.
Ethical values and principles relevant to the case must be identified and
briefly explained in order to justify how such principle could be used in
coming up with a decision concerning the moral dilemma.
4. List the alternatives
after having identified relevant values, virtues and
principle involving the moral situation, possible
alternative courses of action must then be proposed and
briefly explained. These suggested courses of actions must
then be evaluated based on its applicability, sensibility,
practically before selecting one as the course of action or
decision to be made regarding the moral situation. It will
also help you come up with a broader selection of ideas.
5. Compare the alternatives with the
virtues/principles
This step eliminates alternative as they are weighed
by the moral principle which have a bearing on the
case. Potentially the issues will be resolve here as all
alternatives except one are eliminated. Here you must
satisfy all the relevant virtues and values – so at least
some of the alternatives will be eliminated. Often here
you have to weight principle and values – make sure
you have a good reason for each weighting.
6. Consider the consequences