Introduction to ethics 205 test 4 study guide

Be able to

Define

Passive Euthanasia

Active Euthanasia

Voluntary euthanasia

Non-voluntary euthanasia

Ordinary Measures

Extraordinary Measures

Do the following

Tell which- active or passive- euthanasia is illegal in the US (aside from in Oregon)

Tell what kind of euthanasia (active or passive, voluntary or nonvoluntary) was involved in the Terry Shiavo case

Explain the purpose of the doctrine of double effect

Explain G. Jay Williams' view about the passive euthanasia

Explain one of the reasons Williams gives why active euthanasia is wrong

Explain James Rachels 's view about the moral difference between active and passive euthanasia

Tell when Rachels thinks active euthanasia might be preferable to passive

Explain the slippery slope objection to active euthanasia

Explain the argument for euthanasia on nonconsequentialist grounds concerning personal autonomy

Explain the natural law argument against euthanasia concerning the drive to survive

Essay: If a utilitarian were arguing for (or against) euthanasia, what kind of considerations would be important? For example, would the utilitarian be concerned with whether people had the freedom to decide their manner of death or only what the consequences would be? Do you think a utilitarian would be in favor of passive euthanasia? Active? Explain your answer. (This essay must be written in paragraph form using complete sentences for full credit)

 
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