Contemporary Examples of Moral Conflict (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Definition of moral conflict
Definition of moral conflict
Disagreement over what is morally right or wrong
Key belief of parties in moral conflict
Key belief of parties in moral conflict
Each party believes they are morally correct
3 ways people move beyond moral conflicts
3 ways people move beyond moral conflicts
Compromise, agree to disagree, avoid contentious topics
3 contemporary moral conflict examples
3 contemporary moral conflict examples
Drug legalisation, euthanasia, abortion
Definition of euthanasia
Definition of euthanasia
'Mercy killing' - helping terminally ill die rather than prolonging dying
Countries/states where euthanasia is legal
Countries/states where euthanasia is legal
Some US states, Switzerland, Netherlands
Pro-euthanasia: compassion argument
Pro-euthanasia: compassion argument
Compassionate to prevent suffering when no recovery possible
Pro-euthanasia: dignity argument
Pro-euthanasia: dignity argument
Right to die with dignity while maintaining control
Pro-euthanasia: quality of life argument
Pro-euthanasia: quality of life argument
Ending suffering when no hope of recovery is merciful
Anti-euthanasia: sanctity of life argument
Anti-euthanasia: sanctity of life argument
Life is sacred; taking it is fundamentally wrong
Anti-euthanasia: Hippocratic Oath argument
Anti-euthanasia: Hippocratic Oath argument
Doctors commit to saving lives, not ending them
Anti-euthanasia: slippery slope concern
Anti-euthanasia: slippery slope concern
May expand to include less severe conditions over time
Why euthanasia debate is particularly complex
Why euthanasia debate is particularly complex
Finality of death - no way to reverse the decision