Ethics

Question 1

What is a main criticism of Situation Ethics regarding its application?

Answer 1

Subjectivity and Potential for Inconsistency

This criticism highlights that individual judgment can lead to inconsistent moral decisions.

Question 2

How does subjectivity in Situation Ethics affect moral decisions?

Answer 2

It can lead to different conclusions in similar situations

Different interpretations of what is loving can result in varied ethical outcomes.

Question 3

What ethical issue arises from the subjectivity of Situation Ethics?

Answer 3

Ethical inconsistencies

Critics argue that reliance on personal interpretation makes universal application difficult.

Question 4

What risk is associated with applying Situation Ethics to euthanasia?

Answer 4

Risk of Justifying Harmful Actions

It may lead to morally questionable actions being justified in the name of love.

Question 5

How might Situation Ethics be misapplied in euthanasia cases?

Answer 5

It could justify involuntary euthanasia or decisions made without patient consent

This occurs if actions are deemed to be in the patient’s best interest by others.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: One weakness of Situation Ethics is its _______.

Answer 6

subjectivity

Question 7

True or False: Situation Ethics relies on universally accepted moral principles.

Answer 7

False

It relies heavily on personal interpretation rather than universal principles.