LJU4801 OCTOBER
NOVEMBER PORTFOLIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 30
October 2024
, LJU4801 OCTOBER NOVEMBER PORTFOLIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 30
October 2024
Question 1 Read the following scenario and then answer the
question below: The football governing body is investigating Mark
Pachio’s deliberate handball during the quarter final match
between Shibobo FC and Maluti FC. Shibobo FC defender,
Pachio, used his hand to stop Mpho Motale’s header on the line
which would have sent Maluti FC through to the semi-final. While
Pachio was given a straight red card for his actions, his 'Hand of
God' intervention ultimately paid-off as Maluti FC missed the
resulting penalty and Shibobo FC went through to the semi-final
after winning the shoot-out. Shibobo FC does not consider that
handball as unfair or dishonest play but rather as an act for the
higher purpose of winning the game. Maluti FC, however, sees
the handball as unfair play which is inconsistent with the fair play
code. 1. Discuss the different philosophical approaches being
used here (NB apply the approaches to the set of facts). In your
substantiated opinion, which approach is the correct one? Your
answer should not exceed 1250 words. (25) [25] Question 2 Read
the following scenario and then answer the question below: In the
case of R v Sachs 1953 (1) SA 392 (A) the Appeal Court said the
following: [339 H – 400 D]
Philosophical Approaches to Pachio's Handball
In the case presented, Shibobo FC and Maluti FC represent two different ethical perspectives on
Pachio’s deliberate handball, which prevented Maluti FC from scoring a game-winning goal.
Here's how various ethical theories would apply:
1. Consequentialism
Consequentialism evaluates the morality of an action based on its outcomes. For Shibobo FC,
Pachio’s handball, despite being against the rules, achieved a positive result by helping his team
NOVEMBER PORTFOLIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 30
October 2024
, LJU4801 OCTOBER NOVEMBER PORTFOLIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 30
October 2024
Question 1 Read the following scenario and then answer the
question below: The football governing body is investigating Mark
Pachio’s deliberate handball during the quarter final match
between Shibobo FC and Maluti FC. Shibobo FC defender,
Pachio, used his hand to stop Mpho Motale’s header on the line
which would have sent Maluti FC through to the semi-final. While
Pachio was given a straight red card for his actions, his 'Hand of
God' intervention ultimately paid-off as Maluti FC missed the
resulting penalty and Shibobo FC went through to the semi-final
after winning the shoot-out. Shibobo FC does not consider that
handball as unfair or dishonest play but rather as an act for the
higher purpose of winning the game. Maluti FC, however, sees
the handball as unfair play which is inconsistent with the fair play
code. 1. Discuss the different philosophical approaches being
used here (NB apply the approaches to the set of facts). In your
substantiated opinion, which approach is the correct one? Your
answer should not exceed 1250 words. (25) [25] Question 2 Read
the following scenario and then answer the question below: In the
case of R v Sachs 1953 (1) SA 392 (A) the Appeal Court said the
following: [339 H – 400 D]
Philosophical Approaches to Pachio's Handball
In the case presented, Shibobo FC and Maluti FC represent two different ethical perspectives on
Pachio’s deliberate handball, which prevented Maluti FC from scoring a game-winning goal.
Here's how various ethical theories would apply:
1. Consequentialism
Consequentialism evaluates the morality of an action based on its outcomes. For Shibobo FC,
Pachio’s handball, despite being against the rules, achieved a positive result by helping his team
