Philosophy Of Ethics (Abortion) Flashcards
Agnostic meaning
A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence of God
Atheist meaning
A person who disbelieves in the existence of God or Gods
Relativism meaning
A moral decision by looking at the circumstances.
Absolutism meaning
The political doctrine and practice of unlimited centralised authority and absolute sovereignty
Immorality meaning
The state or quality of being immoral; wickedness
Morality meaning
Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behaviour
Worldview meaning
A particular philosophy of life or conception of the world
Definition of abortion
Deliberate ending of a pregnancy before normal childbirth, killing the foetus in the process
Pro life meaning
People who argue that abortions should not be legalised
Pro choice meaning
Advocating the legal right of a woman to choose whether or not she will have an abortion
Sanctity of life definition
The belief that all life is precious and sacred
List two verses by Christians when talking about the importance of human life
- Humans are the only species created in the image of god (Genesis 1:27)
2.Exodus includes the sixth commandment: “Do not kill
Viability meaning
Ability to survive or live successfully
Advantages to adoption
Permanent stable relationship in stable home.
Extended family circle
Disadvantages to adoption
Adopted child May get bullied.
Tension between biological parent and adopted parent
Advantages to fostering
Shorter term arrangement.
Short term secure home for a child
Disadvantages to fostering
You can get home sick.
Disruptive to family life.
Arguments for abortion
1.If the mothers physical and mental health is affected if the baby was born.
2.If the pregnancy has been caused by rape and if the baby was born it would remind the mother of that horrible experience.
3.Women may not be able to go to work.
Arguments against abortion
1.Sanctity of life (all life is precious and sacred).
2.Exodus 6th commandment “Do not kill”
3.People believe the embryo should be treated as a person.
What does the Bible say about abortion?
The Bible forbids abortion.
Abortions are dangerous.
Reasons why woman may want to terminate pregnancy
1.If they were raped the baby might remind them of their experiences.
2.If the mother does not have enough money to support the baby.
3.If the mother has a baby and it will damage her physical and mental health
Conception meaning
The action of conceiving a child or of one being conceived.
