Flashcards · 0457 · Topic 21

Values and beliefs flashcards

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How does the 0457 syllabus define a perspective?: "A viewpoint on an issue based on evidence and reasoning". A perspective is not just an opinion: it has reasoning behind it.
Is "Shops should stay closed on the rest day" a fact or a value judgement?: A value judgement: "should" signals what the writer thinks ought to happen. "Shops close on the rest day" would be a fact.
When does a belief become a perspective in the syllabus sense?: When it is backed by reasons and evidence.
In the exam, do you judge which belief is true?: No. You judge how well an argument is supported, never which religion or belief is true.
Why is "What do different religions believe?" a weak Individual Report title?: It is descriptive, does not divide opinion, and leaves no room for different perspectives or a course of action.
What is the recommended structure of the Individual Report?: 1 Explain the issue and its local/national and global perspectives. 2 Analyse causes and consequences. 3 Evaluate possible courses of action, then propose and justify one. 4 Reflect and conclude, answering the research question.