SPEC POINT 1.17

Question 1

What is the ethical framework ‘RIGHTS AND DUTIES’ for and against?

Answer 1

FOR: Rights of humans to live healthy lives
AGAINST: Rights of animals not be harmed

Question 2

What is the ethical framework ‘MAXIMISING THE GOOD IN THE WORLD’ for and against?

Answer 2

FOR: Improve the health of humans (the good of many outweighs the suffering of a few)
AGAINST: Morally wrong to harm animals

Question 3

What is the ethical framework ‘CONSENT’ for and against?

Answer 3

AGAINST: Animals aren’t able to give consent

Question 4

What is the ethical framework ‘A VIRTUOUS LIFE’ for and against?

Answer 4

AGAINST: No bad action should be carried out, no matter the good that may (or may not) come of it