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)