RS - theme B

Ethical and Philosophical Concepts

Abortion

• The deliberate ending of a pregnancy.

Afterlife

• Beliefs about what happens after death, often related to life after death or immortality in various religions.

Animal Experimentation

• The use of animals for medical research and product testing.

Awe and Wonder

• Sense of wonderment at nature, sometimes associated with the belief in a higher power or divine presence.

Scientific Theories and Environmental Concepts

Big Bang Theory

• Scientific theory explaining the origins of the universe, suggesting it began around 14 billion years ago with a rapid expansion from a singularity.

Evolution

• Scientific theory of species development through natural selection and survival of the fittest.

Natural Resources

• Resources found in nature, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and plants.

Pollution

• Contamination of the environment with harmful substances.

Life and Responsibility

Death

• The end of physical life.

Quality of Life

• Standard of health, comfort, and happiness experienced by individuals or groups.

Responsibility

• Having a duty or obligation to act in a certain manner.

Sanctity of Life

• Belief that life is sacred or special due to its divine creation or individual uniqueness.

Human Interaction with the Environment

Dominion

• Belief that humans have been entrusted with control over the world.

Environment

• The natural or artificial surroundings that make up the world.

Euthanasia

• Assisting in the end of life for terminally ill individuals, often referred to as assisted suicide.

Scientific Knowledge and Ethics

• Knowledge based on observation and experimentation.

• Duty given by God to humanity to care for the created world and its life.