4. Beginning of life

Question 1

What ethical concerns surround an unborn child?

Answer 1

Their perceived predicted well being
Spontaneous vs assisted conception
Criteria for fostering and adoption
Ideal vs real families
Is it sometime better not to be born?

Question 2

What are some artificial reproduction techniques?

Answer 2

Artificial insemination
In vitro fertilisation
Gamete donation
Embryo donation
Use of artificial gametes
Reproductive cloning

Question 3

Why do people use an alternative method of conception?

Answer 3

Treats infertility
Single and same sex parents
Prevention of inherited conditions
Fertility preservation
Sex selection
Designer babies
The reproduction industry

Question 4

What are the arguments for abortion?

Answer 4

Acknowledges sexual rights of women
Unwanted pregnancy can harm physical and mental health
Safe abortions save lives globally
A potential human is not a child
Wanted children thrive

Question 5

What are the arguments against abortion?

Answer 5

Denial of rights to the embryo/fetus
Eliminates the potential for new life
Contraception can be used as an alternative

Question 6

What are the main ethical considerations surrounding the beginning of life?

Answer 6

The fetus doesnt have a voice
Who do we promote choice for?
Who do we do good for?
What is harmful?
Do we do whats best for the individual or the world