SRS 2393 Study Guide - Epicureanism, Moral Relativism, Categorical Imperative
14 Jul 2014
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Either through act of commission (positive act:such as by needles or prescribing pills) Or act of omission ( can"t pull respirators or withhold food and water: negative act) This was believed for centuries this doctrine was followed faithfully. It was given to you from the creator, and therefore owned/under control of the creator and not you. Cant commit suicide because this would be defying the authority of god. Limited personal autonomy cant die when they will it b/c they have been given a purpose from a deity and it isn"t up to them to question or obstruct it. Suffering possess transcendent meaning and its prolongation is therefore justified (serves communal service) Ie your suffering that has a meaning that is above you; its about something bigger than you. Christ went on the cross and suffered, and he"s our savior, therefore we should do it too (brings us closer to god)
