Matters of Life and Death Flashcards
What is the origin of the universe?
The way that all of space, matter and time began.
What is the value of the universe?
The importance of the world and space for life.
What is a commodity?
Something that can be bought and sold.
What does sanctity of life mean?
Life is holy.
What is the origin of human life?
The way that human life began.
What is evolution?
The idea that life is thought to have developed from earlier forms.
What does survival of the fittest mean?
The idea that life is thought to have developed in order to best suit the environment they are in.
What is abortion?
The deliberate termination of a pregnancy before the foetus can survive.
What does pro-life mean?
Generally opposed to abortion.
What does pro-choice mean?
Generally in favour of a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion or not.
What are remembered lives?
A clear memory of a previous existence.
What is paranormal?
An event that cannot be explained by science.
What is euthanasia?
The act of putting to death painlessly or allowing to die.
What is hospice care?
Support given to people in the final phase of a terminal illness; it focuses on comfort and quality of life.
What is pollution?
The contamination of the environment by substances that are harmful to living organisms.
What is global warming?
The increase in the average temperature of the Earth that causes changes in climate and that may be the result of the greenhouse effect.
What are natural resources?
Substances that occur naturally which can be used by humans or exploited for economic gain.
What is stewardship?
The responsibility of humanity to manage the world and animals for the next generation.
Who are stewards?
Someone who looks after or manages something for another.
What are animal rights?
The idea that animals deserve consideration of what is in their best interests.
What is animal experimentation?
Animal testing or animal research; the use of non-human animals in experiments.
What is utilitarianism?
An ethical theory that making a decision should be dependent on whether it is useful or for the benefit of the majority.
