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Developing A

Consistent

Game Plan For Moral

Reasoning

CHAPTER 3

STEPS USED IN THINKING
Obstacles ? THROUGH A MORAL PROBLEM

A thing that blocks one's way or • Step 1: Are Any Moral Principles
Violated?
prevents or hinders progress

• Step 2: Are Any Moral Rules
Fallacies? Violated?

• Step 3: Is This Case an Exception?
A mistaken belief, especially one
based on unsound arguments
• Step 4: Are the Rules Justified?

Reasoning? • Step 5: How the Rules Can Be

Changed?

The action of thinking about
something in a logical, sensible
way