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I recently graduated from Durham University with a 1st class degree in Philosophy & Theology, after having achieved an A* in RS A-Level and a 9 in RS GCSE so am now sharing the revision notes I used to help others achieve the grades they are aiming for!
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Conscience (AQA RS 3.1.2 Section B: Ethics and religion)
Theories on the nature of conscience: Sociological (Durkheim), Psychological (Freud) and Religious. 
 
Evaluation of each theory of the nature of conscience. 
 
The Role of Conscience in Moral Decision Making in relation to: 
lying and adultery. 
 
The Value of Conscience as a Moral Guide
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Theories on the nature of conscience: Sociological (Durkheim), Psychological (Freud) and Religious. 
 
Evaluation of each theory of the nature of conscience. 
 
The Role of Conscience in Moral Decision Making in relation to: 
lying and adultery. 
 
The Value of Conscience as a Moral Guide
Applying Normative Ethical Theories: Animal Life Issues Bundle
Clear and detailed revision notes covering application of normative ethical theories to animal life issues as specified on the AQA Religious Studies A-Level specification (3.1.2 Section B: Ethics and religion).

Evaluation and application of each normative ethical theory to:
Intensive Farming, Cloning, Organ Transplants and Blood Sports.
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- Application of Normative Ethical Theories - Intensive Farming • Summary
- Application of Normative Ethical Theories - Animal Cloning • Summary
- Application of Normative Ethical Theories - Organ Transplants • Summary
- Application of Normative Ethical Theories - Blood Sports • Summary
- Animal Life Issues - Key Scholars / Quotes • Summary
Clear and detailed revision notes covering application of normative ethical theories to animal life issues as specified on the AQA Religious Studies A-Level specification (3.1.2 Section B: Ethics and religion).

Evaluation and application of each normative ethical theory to:
Intensive Farming, Cloning, Organ Transplants and Blood Sports.
Animal Life Issues - Key Scholars / Quotes
A list of key philosophers and their views in relation to animal life issues - this document should be used to support the other revision notes for the topic 'Application of Normative Ethical Theories - Animal Life'. 
 
It is essential to refer to academic scholars in your essays to strengthen arguments and ultimately get higher grades in your exam.
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A list of key philosophers and their views in relation to animal life issues - this document should be used to support the other revision notes for the topic 'Application of Normative Ethical Theories - Animal Life'. 
 
It is essential to refer to academic scholars in your essays to strengthen arguments and ultimately get higher grades in your exam.
Application of Normative Ethical Theories - Blood Sports
Issues to consider in the animal cloning debate including: sentience, slippery slope argument, consent, speciesism 
 
Application of each normative ethical theory to blood sports: 
Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. 
 
Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to blood sports referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.
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Issues to consider in the animal cloning debate including: sentience, slippery slope argument, consent, speciesism 
 
Application of each normative ethical theory to blood sports: 
Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. 
 
Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to blood sports referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.
Application of Normative Ethical Theories - Organ Transplants
Issues to consider in the animal cloning debate including: sentience, slippery slope argument, consent, speciesism 
 
Application of each normative ethical theory to use of animals in organ transplants: 
Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. 
 
Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to use of animals in organ transplants referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.
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- Summary
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Issues to consider in the animal cloning debate including: sentience, slippery slope argument, consent, speciesism 
 
Application of each normative ethical theory to use of animals in organ transplants: 
Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. 
 
Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to use of animals in organ transplants referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.
Application of Normative Ethical Theories - Animal Cloning
Issues to consider in the animal cloning debate including: sentience, slippery slope argument, consent, speciesism 
 
Application of each normative ethical theory to animal cloning: 
Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. 
 
Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to animal cloning referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.
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- Summary
- • 3 pages •
Issues to consider in the animal cloning debate including: sentience, slippery slope argument, consent, speciesism 
 
Application of each normative ethical theory to animal cloning: 
Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. 
 
Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to animal cloning referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.
Application of Normative Ethical Theories - Intensive Farming
Issues to consider in relation to the use of animals as food: animal welfare, environmental impact, sanctity of life, utilitarianism. 
 
Application of each normative ethical theory to intensive farming: Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. 
 
Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to intensive farming referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.
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- Summary
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Issues to consider in relation to the use of animals as food: animal welfare, environmental impact, sanctity of life, utilitarianism. 
 
Application of each normative ethical theory to intensive farming: Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. 
 
Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to intensive farming referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.
Applying Normative Ethical Theories: Human Life Issues Bundle
Clear and detailed revision notes covering application of normative ethical theories to human life issues as specified on the AQA Religious Studies A-Level specification (3.1.2 Section B: Ethics and religion).

Evaluation and application of each normative ethical theory to:
Genetic Engineering, Euthanasia, Capital Punishment and Abortion.


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Clear and detailed revision notes covering application of normative ethical theories to human life issues as specified on the AQA Religious Studies A-Level specification (3.1.2 Section B: Ethics and religion).

Evaluation and application of each normative ethical theory to:
Genetic Engineering, Euthanasia, Capital Punishment and Abortion.


Application of Normative Ethical Theories - Abortion
Issues to consider in the abortion debate including: personhood, potential vs actual life, rights of the foetus vs the mother, point of viability. 
 
Application of each normative ethical theory to abortion: Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. 
 
Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to abortion referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.
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Issues to consider in the abortion debate including: personhood, potential vs actual life, rights of the foetus vs the mother, point of viability. 
 
Application of each normative ethical theory to abortion: Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. 
 
Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to abortion referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.
Application of Normative Ethical Theories - Capital Punishment
Theories on the function of punishment: Retribution, Deterrence, Rehabilitation with reference to academic scholars including C.S. Lewis and J.S. Mill. 
 
Application of each normative ethical theory to capital punishment: Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. 
 
Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to capital punishment referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.
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Theories on the function of punishment: Retribution, Deterrence, Rehabilitation with reference to academic scholars including C.S. Lewis and J.S. Mill. 
 
Application of each normative ethical theory to capital punishment: Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. 
 
Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to capital punishment referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.