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Which state in Australia legalized voluntary euthanasia in November 2017?
Which state in Australia legalized voluntary euthanasia in November 2017?
Euthanasia is the practice of ending the life of a patient to limit their suffering.
Euthanasia is the practice of ending the life of a patient to limit their suffering.
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What is moral standards?
What is moral standards?
Ethical principles that guide behavior regarding what is right and wrong.
Why can only human beings be ethical according to the content?
Why can only human beings be ethical according to the content?
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Moral standards are influenced by ______.
Moral standards are influenced by ______.
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Non-moral standards are opposed to what individuals are expected to do.
Non-moral standards are opposed to what individuals are expected to do.
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What is a moral dilemma?
What is a moral dilemma?
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What distinguishes moral standards from non-moral standards?
What distinguishes moral standards from non-moral standards?
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Study Notes
Morality & Ethics
- Ethics is the philosophical understanding of morality, examining concepts like right and wrong, and aiming to create principles for moral behavior.
- Morality is an effort to guide behavior by reason, considering the best reasons for actions and giving equal weight to the interests of everyone involved.
- Moral standards are ethical principles that guide actions and are influenced by both society and universal principles.
- Non-moral standards are principles that go against what is expected in society, influenced by social constructs.
Euthanasia
- Euthanasia is the practice of ending a patient's life to reduce their suffering.
- Voluntary euthanasia is legal in Victoria, Australia, after 20 years of debate.
- The legalization of euthanasia, also known as assisted suicide, continues to be debated globally.
The Human Side of Ethics
- Only human beings can be ethical because we have the capacity for judgment and conscious change in our behavior and society as a whole.
- Moral choices are not inherent in other living beings.
- Moral conflicts arise from the evolving values and moral systems of society, challenging our convictions.
Moral Dilemmas
- Moral dilemmas are common in life, arising from the need to choose between two or more options that are morally difficult.
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Levels of Moral Dilemmas:
- Individual Dilemmas: Relate to personal choices.
- Organizational Dilemmas: Face businesses/organizations.
- Societal Dilemmas: Involve systems, policies and cultures.
Key Thinkers
- Socrates: Believed that a system of morality based on emotions is flawed.
- Rachels (2003): Defines morality as the effort to guide conduct by reason while considering the interests of all affected individuals.
- Pojman (1992): Defines ethics as the study of moral principles and concepts, including right and wrong.
- Stolle (2005): Defines mores as strongly held norms that embody deeply held standards of right and wrong.
- Guldberg (2011): Explains that humans are special because of our capacity for judgment and change in behavior and society.
- E.B. Mason (1996): Argues that moral conflict is a permanent part of life, embedded in difficult decisions that we make.
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Test your understanding of morality, ethics, and euthanasia with this engaging quiz. Explore the principles that guide moral behavior and the complexities surrounding practices like voluntary euthanasia. Delve into the human aspect of ethical reasoning and how societal norms shape our understanding of right and wrong.
