Monday 26 September 2011
Physician Assisted Suicide Identify, specifically, the ethical issue and the ethical problems it presents.
In this course, we look at classical ethical theories of utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. We also look at the different kinds of perspectives on ethical issues introduced by relativism, ethical egoism, and emotivism. For this paper, you will write an ethical issue to discuss. Topic will be: Physician Assisted Suicide Identify, specifically, the ethical issue and the ethical problems it presents. Drawing on various sources, explain how one of the classical theories (utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics) would resolve the problem. Then, contrast this response with the perspective brought to the issue by relativism, emotivism, or ethical egoism. Finally, state which of these views is closer to your own, supporting your response with a clearly-presented and well-supported argument. The more specific you can be the better, and feel free to include examples that will strengthen your account. The rough draft must be at least three (3) pages in length, (excluding the title and reference pages) a reference page with all information cited and a title pape must be included. Essay must include a thesis statement and a list of the resources you intend to use. Format your rough draft according to APA (6th edition) style and properly cite all your resources.
