RELIGST 2C03 Lecture Notes - Free Rider Problem, Act Utilitarianism

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Because it"s wrong, a rational person can recognize that it isn"t right. The recognition that an act is right provides a reason for doing it. The recognition that an act is wrong provides a reason for not doing it. More dilemmas arise when there are moral reasons for accepting contrary positions. Should women be allowed to have abortion on demand: yes: women have a right to control their own bodies, no: it is wrong to take a human life (including the lives of unborn humans) Analysis of the arguments: reasoning"s for believing. Studying general ethical theories helps clarify key bioethical concepts. Why is it the right thing to do (because) Abortion is wrong because we should never take a human life : abortion is wrong (judgement, never take a human life (principle) Reject principle: never take a human life abortion is wrong.

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