Question 1

Rachels' view regarding euthanasia can be described as follows:

Accepted Answer

A)  Passive euthanasia is always morally preferable to active euthanasia. 
B)  Active euthanasia is always morally preferable to passive euthanasia. 
C)  Active euthanasia and passive euthanasia are both always morally wrong. 
D)  There is no moral difference between active and passive euthanasia. 
A)  Passive euthanasia is always morally preferable to active euthanasia. 
B)  Active euthanasia is always morally preferable to passive euthanasia. 
C)  Active euthanasia and passive euthanasia are both always morally wrong. 
D)  There is no moral difference between active and passive euthanasia.

Question 2

Warren claims that a woman's rights to the control over her own body outweigh whatever right a fetus may have merely by virtue of its potential personhood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the chapter, Rachels argues that all infants born with congenital defects should be euthanized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Warren argues that the question of whether a fetus has a right to life is irrelevant in determining whether abortion is morally permissible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Steinbock, if a doctor decides to terminate treatment that has little chance of improving the patients condition and brings greater discomfort than relief,

Accepted Answer

A)  there is no real moral reason for the doctor to give the patient a lethal injection. 
B)  there is no moral reason for the doctor not to give the patient a lethal injection. 
C)  the decision cannot be construed as the intentional termination of life. 
D)  the decision is an immoral case of intentional termination of life. 
A)  there is no real moral reason for the doctor to give the patient a lethal injection. 
B)  there is no moral reason for the doctor not to give the patient a lethal injection. 
C)  the decision cannot be construed as the intentional termination of life. 
D)  the decision is an immoral case of intentional termination of life.

Question 6

According to Timmerman, Singer attempts to explain people's intuitions in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)  socialization. 
B)  ignorance. 
C)  callousness. 
D)  retaliation. 
A)  socialization. 
B)  ignorance. 
C)  callousness. 
D)  retaliation.

Question 7

How might Singer respond to Timmerman's Drowning Children thought experiment?

Accepted Answer

Singer might respond to Timmerman's Drow

Question 8

According to Steinbock, one reason for terminating life-prolonging treatment may be that it will cause the patient great discomfort for little benefit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How does Steinbock interpret the statement by the American Medical Association? How does this differ from Rachels' interpretation?

Accepted Answer

Steinbock interprets the statement by th

Question 10

Thomson provides the famous case of the

Accepted Answer

A)  baseball player. 
B)  fly. 
C)  violinist. 
D)  monkey. 
A)  baseball player. 
B)  fly. 
C)  violinist. 
D)  monkey.

Question 11

Is geographical proximity morally relevant? That is, do we have a greater duty to the needy in our own country than we do to those in other parts of the world? Why or why not? What does Singer say about this?

Accepted Answer

Geographical proximity is often consider

Question 12

Warren claims that a fetus does not have a strong right to life because a fetus

Accepted Answer

A)  is not genetically human. 
B)  is not yet an adult. 
C)  lacks all the characteristics which are central to the concept of personhood. 
D)  lacks the legal protections afforded to adult humans. 
A)  is not genetically human. 
B)  is not yet an adult. 
C)  lacks all the characteristics which are central to the concept of personhood. 
D)  lacks the legal protections afforded to adult humans.

Question 13

Explain Singer's central argument. Which premise in Singer's argument does Timmerman object to? Is the objection compelling? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Singer's central argument is that indivi

Question 14

Marquis argues that the abortion debate needs to be conducted differently than it usually is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Warren, Thomson's argument provides a persuasive defense for the claim that abortion is never morally permissible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The American Medical Association statement

Accepted Answer

A)  permits mercy killing. 
B)  prohibits mercy killing. 
C)  permits mercy killing in extreme circumstances. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  permits mercy killing. 
B)  prohibits mercy killing. 
C)  permits mercy killing in extreme circumstances. 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

According to Timmerman, those who believe that Singer's conclusion is too demanding will need to address

Accepted Answer

A)  the invalidity of the argument. 
B)  Singer's Drowning Child thought experiment. 
C)  Timmerman's Drowning Children thought experiment. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  the invalidity of the argument. 
B)  Singer's Drowning Child thought experiment. 
C)  Timmerman's Drowning Children thought experiment. 
D)  None of the above

Question 18

Singer believes that a society's moral standards have little effect on the decisions its members make.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Timmerman, Lisa's position

Accepted Answer

A)  obligates her to save as many children as possible. 
B)  permits her on at least one occasion to enjoy something good in life. 
C)  permits her to seek out the hackers. 
D)  does not permit her to close her bank account. 
A)  obligates her to save as many children as possible. 
B)  permits her on at least one occasion to enjoy something good in life. 
C)  permits her to seek out the hackers. 
D)  does not permit her to close her bank account.

Question 20

Which of the following best describes Warren's view?

Accepted Answer

A)  A woman's right to life, liberty, and physical integrity morally override whatever rights a fetus has, so abortion is morally permissible. 
B)  A fetus is a person with a strong right to life, and so abortion is never morally permissible. 
C)  A fetus is a potential person with some rights, and so abortion is usually not morally permissible. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  A woman's right to life, liberty, and physical integrity morally override whatever rights a fetus has, so abortion is morally permissible. 
B)  A fetus is a person with a strong right to life, and so abortion is never morally permissible. 
C)  A fetus is a potential person with some rights, and so abortion is usually not morally permissible. 
D)  None of the above

Rachels' view regarding euthanasia can be described as follows:

Warren claims that a woman's rights to the control over her own body outweigh whatever right a fetus may have merely by virtue of its potential personhood.

In the chapter, Rachels argues that all infants born with congenital defects should be euthanized.

Warren argues that the question of whether a fetus has a right to life is irrelevant in determining whether abortion is morally permissible.

According to Steinbock, if a doctor decides to terminate treatment that has little chance of improving the patients condition and brings greater discomfort than relief,

According to Timmerman, Singer attempts to explain people's intuitions in terms of

How might Singer respond to Timmerman's Drowning Children thought experiment?

According to Steinbock, one reason for terminating life-prolonging treatment may be that it will cause the patient great discomfort for little benefit.

How does Steinbock interpret the statement by the American Medical Association? How does this differ from Rachels' interpretation?

Thomson provides the famous case of the

Is geographical proximity morally relevant? That is, do we have a greater duty to the needy in our own country than we do to those in other parts of the world? Why or why not? What does Singer say about this?

Warren claims that a fetus does not have a strong right to life because a fetus

Explain Singer's central argument. Which premise in Singer's argument does Timmerman object to? Is the objection compelling? Why or why not?

Marquis argues that the abortion debate needs to be conducted differently than it usually is.

According to Warren, Thomson's argument provides a persuasive defense for the claim that abortion is never morally permissible.

The American Medical Association statement

According to Timmerman, those who believe that Singer's conclusion is too demanding will need to address

Singer believes that a society's moral standards have little effect on the decisions its members make.

According to Timmerman, Lisa's position

Which of the following best describes Warren's view?

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Rachels' view regarding euthanasia can be described as follows:

Warren claims that a woman's rights to the control over her own body outweigh whatever right a fetus may have merely by virtue of its potential personhood.

In the chapter, Rachels argues that all infants born with congenital defects should be euthanized.

Warren argues that the question of whether a fetus has a right to life is irrelevant in determining whether abortion is morally permissible.

According to Steinbock, if a doctor decides to terminate treatment that has little chance of improving the patients condition and brings greater discomfort than relief,

According to Timmerman, Singer attempts to explain people's intuitions in terms of

How might Singer respond to Timmerman's Drowning Children thought experiment?

According to Steinbock, one reason for terminating life-prolonging treatment may be that it will cause the patient great discomfort for little benefit.

How does Steinbock interpret the statement by the American Medical Association? How does this differ from Rachels' interpretation?

Thomson provides the famous case of the

Is geographical proximity morally relevant? That is, do we have a greater duty to the needy in our own country than we do to those in other parts of the world? Why or why not? What does Singer say about this?

Warren claims that a fetus does not have a strong right to life because a fetus

Explain Singer's central argument. Which premise in Singer's argument does Timmerman object to? Is the objection compelling? Why or why not?

Marquis argues that the abortion debate needs to be conducted differently than it usually is.

According to Warren, Thomson's argument provides a persuasive defense for the claim that abortion is never morally permissible.

The American Medical Association statement

According to Timmerman, those who believe that Singer's conclusion is too demanding will need to address

Singer believes that a society's moral standards have little effect on the decisions its members make.

According to Timmerman, Lisa's position

Which of the following best describes Warren's view?

The Nature of Philosophy

Reasoning

Knowledge

Reality

Religion

Moral Theory

Society

The Good Life

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