In contrast, deliberation is, in part, the attempt to understand ethical issues. It entails determining what the issue is, as well as addressing any and all points that are relevant to the issue. Contrasting deliberation and rationalization highlights an additional point that helps us understand what deliberation is. 2- addressed the points that are relevant to the issue. This need not mean that one has no opinion until after one has determined the issue and addressed relevant points.
Deliberation entails thinking through the issue as a means to reach an opinion.
By itself this explanation is incomplete. It does not describe how one goes about addressing points that are relevant to ethical issues. These details will be explained and explored further as the semester progresses. For this reason it is important to understand ethical values. The ability to explain values clearly, concisely, and comprehensively empowers one's ability to apply each value to ethical issues.