Utilitarian v. Moralist
Moralist- killing is wrong
Utilitarian- at certain times killing is permissible if it does the MOST good.
Ask at least 3 people which view they hold.
What constitutes murder/killing?
Are they the same?
What does Jesus/the Bible have to say about murder/killing?
Is killing permissible? When?
Remember the first example (train tracks/ bus v. workers)
A woman was having a baby and there are complications. She goes unconscious. Then you (the doctor) must make a decision. If you do not abort (kill) the baby the woman will die. If you do abort (kill) the baby the woman will most likely live. What do you do? Which ethical perspective correlates most with your view (either utilitarian or moral)? Why did you make this choice?
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