Contextualization

Ethics is the study of principles that guide our behavior, valuing what is morally right or wrong. In a globalized world, understanding ethics becomes even more challenging considering the cultural, social, political, and economic diversity.

Throughout history, various ethical systems have emerged that reflect the contexts in which they are formulated, and in the current context, it is important to know how to apply these systems to meet different societies and cultures. Global ethics, in turn, is the field that explores these issues on a global scale, expanding its scope beyond national and cultural borders.

With globalization, ethical issues intensify, and new ones emerge, where an action in a certain place can affect individuals, communities, and even ecosystems in different parts of the world. The spread of information and the ease with which ideas and products are exchanged, for example, raise ethical questions about copyright, data privacy, and corporate social responsibility.

This project will explore various aspects of these issues, addressing topics such as ethics in international relations, environmental ethics, business ethics, and ethics in technology. The proposal is to deepen students' understanding of how these topics connect and intertwine in a globalized era.

To begin your studies, I suggest the following resources:

1. The book "Practical Ethics", by Peter Singer, which sheds light on current ethical issues.
2. The documentary "The Social Dilemma", available on the Netflix platform, which discusses ethics in the digital age.
3. Scientific articles available on the CAPES journal portal.
4. Reports on the subject in reputable news outlets, such as Folha de São Paulo, El País, and BBC Brasil.

These resources will provide a solid foundation for the development of the project, stimulating an enriching debate about the relevance of ethics in the globalized world.

Practical Activity

Activity Title: Ethics in a Global Perspective: A Cultural Mosaic

Project Objective:

To deepen the understanding and practical application of ethical principles in different areas of globalized society, addressing ethics in international relations, environmental ethics, business ethics, and ethics in technology. Each group of 3 to 5 students is expected to choose one of these segments to be explored during the project.

Detailed Project Description:

This is a research project that will require research, discussion, collaboration, and presentation. Each group of students will be responsible for choosing one of the four areas of ethics study (ethics in international relations, environmental ethics, business ethics, or ethics in technology) and conducting an in-depth case study on a specific topic within that area. They will investigate, discuss, and present their findings in an oral presentation and a written report.

Required Materials:

Students will need:

1. Internet access to conduct research.
2. Computer or notepad to take notes and write the report.
3. Presentation software (PowerPoint, Google Slides, or similar) to create the oral presentation.

Project Step-by-Step:

Here is a detailed guide to completing the project:

1. Group Formation: Divide the class into groups of 3 to 5 students.

2. Topic Selection: Each group must choose a topic from the four available options (ethics in international relations, environmental ethics, business ethics, or ethics in technology).

3. Conducting the Research: Research the chosen topic, collecting data, statistics, practical examples, and existing theories on the subject. The goal is to deeply understand the ethical issue in a globalized context.

4. Discussion and Analysis: Based on the research conducted, each group should discuss and analyze the chosen ethical issue, considering different perspectives, cultural practices, and global implications.

5. Preparing the Presentation: Based on the research and discussion, the groups should prepare a presentation containing a detailed description of the problem, ethical arguments, practical examples, possible solutions, and conclusions.

6. Preparing the Report: In parallel with preparing the presentation, students should compile a comprehensive report, including all four main topics (Introduction, Development, Conclusion, and Bibliography). It is important that the report reflects the teamwork, the research conducted, and the arguments and conclusions obtained.

7. Presentation of the Work: Each group will present their work to the class, followed by a question and answer session with other students and teachers.

Considering its complexities, this project may require more than twelve hours of work per student, encompassing both research and group discussion, as well as preparation of the presentation and report.

Project Deliverables and Written Document Guidelines:

Project deliverables will consist of an oral presentation and a written report. The oral presentation should be clear, engaging, and comprehensive, detailing all of the students' findings and conclusions. The written report should be structured in four main parts (Introduction, Development, Conclusions, and Bibliography), where:

• Introduction: Students should explain the purpose of their project, why they chose the specific topic, and its relevance in the globalized world.

• Development: This part should contain details of the research conducted, ethical arguments considered, concrete examples, existing theories, and discussions made by the group. In this section, it is important to describe the methodology used and to present and discuss the results obtained.

• Conclusion: Students should revisit the main points, demonstrating the learnings, reflections, and conclusions drawn from the project.

• Bibliography: All sources that were consulted during the project should be listed.

At the end of the project, students are expected to have acquired technical skills, such as the ability to analyze ethics in the globalized world, and socio-emotional skills, such as time management, communication, problem solving, creative thinking, and proactivity.