Bioethics

9/6/2018 PHI2635 Vaughn Chapter 2 Normative ethics and moral theory  “the search for, and justification of, moral standards and norms” p.4 o prescriptive- addresses questions of how we should live or what kind of person we should be o may be focused on rules or norms that guide actions (utilitarianism, Kantian deontology) or focused on the virtues and char

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8/30/2018 PHI2635 Vaughn, Ch. 1 The Principles Approach to Bioethics  mid-level principles o not foundational o most agree with it  consistent w/ most normative theories  Prima Facie duties o “at first glance” o duties/obligations that you fill unless morals override the duty/obligation o if police show up and anne frank is in your attic, morally, you sh

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Capstone presentaon Intro  In recent years, the subject of “right-to-die” laws have become increasingly popular and controversial. A “right-to-die” law would allow for a terminal paent to elect to end their life with the assistance of a physician. This is otherwise known as physician assisted suicide.  As of right now, 7 states in the U.S. have a right t

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