Prelim RMPS Flashcards

value of life

1
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conception

A

life begins when the sperm meets the egg

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2
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viability

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the baby is visible

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3
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foetus

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undeveloped baby

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4
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no. of weeks for a heartbeat

A

week 5

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5
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uk law how many weeks until the foetus is viable

A

24 weeks

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6
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moral issue

A

a problem

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7
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sancity of life

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life is holy and created by god

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8
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personal autonomy

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freedom/ ability to make our own choices

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9
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give 3 moral issues raised with the value of life

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right to life/right to choose
moral status of embryo/foetus
quality of life considerations

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10
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give 3 arguments for sanctity of life

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‘every life is valuable, all human lifes are important and should be protected starting from conception’

‘being fair treading everyone equally’

‘respect for peoples worth, love thy neighbour’

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11
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give 3 arguments for personal autonomy

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‘personal freedom, should be able to make our own choices’

‘quality of life matters if someones suffering they can choose an end if they want’

‘if you wnat to have an abortion u should be able to do it’

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12
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give 3 christian views on the value of life

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sanctity of life

thou shall not murder

respect for gods creation

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13
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give a quote to back up 3 christian views

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all life is holy and created by god

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14
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whats utilitarianisms

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greatest no. for the greater good

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15
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who created utilitiairnsm

A

jeremy bentham

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16
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why do utilitarismns support personal autonomy

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it values individual hapiness

17
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who is peter singer

A

a utilitairianm

18
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what does peter singer believe about the value of life

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he reject the idea that humans are a special form of life

19
Q

whats personhood

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if you are conscious you have feeling if your unconscious then you dont, eg he does support abortion bc the foetus wont feel anything.

20
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why does peter singer support PA

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Singer argues that individuals should have the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies

21
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what is humanism

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the philosophical and ethical stance that places emphasis on human life

22
Q

what are humanists 5 beliefs

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the right to life
the right to freedom of speech
the right to no unfair imprisonment
the right to freedom of expression
the right to education

23
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why does humanisms support personal autonomy

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Humanism values human dignity, freedom