PHIL 209J Study Guide - Final Guide: Judith Jarvis Thomson, Just War Theory, Preemptive War
10 Mar 2016
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In a paragraph or two, (1) characterize two of the following three concepts or doctrines as we have been using them in this class, showing that you understand them. For any act with two effects, the act is not prohibited if the following conditions are satisfied: (1) the act itself is not impermissible. (2) the bad effect is not the means to the good effect. (3) the bad effect is not intended. (4) the bad effect does not outweigh the good effect (proportionally) Something has moral standing if it is owed moral consideration, for instance duties are owed to it. (p. 380) It only matters for its own sake. Killing vs. letting die (active vs. passive euthanasia) The only things intrinsically good or bad for a person are experiences. Happiness/well-being = the fulfillment of one"s informed and considered desires. [ 1) life 2) bodily health and integrity 3) bodily integrity 4) senses, imagination, thought 5)
