Applied Ethics

Question 1

Different Perspectives on Abortion

Answer 1

• Utilitarianism; would weigh pleasure and pain
• Natural Law; sanity of life, but may use doctrine of double effect
• Situation Ethics; choose the most loving outcome

Question 2

Euthanasia

Answer 2

Types; voluntary, involuntary, active, passive
Religious views;
Christianity - would view all life as sacred
Secular views - autonomy and quality of life

Question 3

Animal Ethics

Answer 3

Includes; animal testing, factory faming and hunting

Theories:
Utilitarianism; consider animal suffering
Kant; animals lack rationality, so duties/actions are indirect
Virtue Ethics; encourages kindness to animals

Question 4

Sexual Ethics

Answer 4

Key issues; homosexuality, premarital sex, adultery

Religious views;
Christianity - varies, traditional views emphasise procreation

Ethical Theories:
Natural Law - sex for reproduction
Situation Ethics - focus on love