Ethics Life and Death Definitions Flashcards

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Evolution

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The process by which living creatures are thought to have developed from earlier, less complex forms

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Intelligent Design

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the idea that certain features of life are best explained by an intelligent cause (creator or divine being)

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stewardship

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taking care of something, Christians and jews believe we have a responsibility to take care of the world

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Dominion

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human beings are in charge of non-human animals

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sanctity of life

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the belief that life is sacred, many religious believe only human life is precious

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quality of life

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the extent to which life is meaningful and pleasurable

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conception

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involves fertilisation and implantation

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viability

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the point at which a foetus can survive outside the womb alone

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ensoulment

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catholic belief that a foetus receives a soul at around 19 weeks

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abortion

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when a pregnancy is ended so it does not result in the birth of a child

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the soul

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spiritual aspect of a being that connects them to god

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dualism

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the belief that we are 2 separate parts, body and soul.

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materialism

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the view that nothing exists apart from matter

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euthanasia

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the practice of intentionally ending life to relieve pain or suffering

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15
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hospice

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a place that people go to die with dignity, they offer palliative care

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afterlife

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life after death, the belief that existence continues after physical death

17
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judgement

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god will judge humanity on their beliefs and actions, and decide whether you go to heaven or hell