Principle of double effect

guided by what Kant called as the Categorical Imperative, the fundamental principle of Kant’s moral theory, and the fundamental basis for all our moral judgments (Waluchow, 2003).…

and the reasons behind why I do, and express how I would respond to a stranger’s objection to that specific ethical theory. Theory of Morality, also known as theory of the right, is concerned with identifying fundamental moral norms, rules, or principles in which actions are evaluated and may be deemed as right or wrong. In other words, this is explaining what you ought or ought not to do. Moral relativism is to say that there are no moral truths. However, that claim is in and of itself a…

It seems as though the conclusion that the Ethics Committee came to was rooted in the double effect doctrine, but this does not seem to stand as justification for that particular abortion. The Ethics Committee deliberated about the woman’s situation, Sister Margaret Mary McBride was the woman who came back to the physician with the results and…

Some terminally ill patients are in a great deal of pain. They would prefer to end their life rather than live in pain until their bodies just finally give up and they die. Does the law have right to deny them their last dying wish which is to die with dignity? Euthanasia and or assisted suicide are legal in very few places in the United States (US). Federal law doesn’t specifically protect the act of euthanasia, nor does it prohibit the practice altogether. Instead the right to assisted…

When it comes to Physician-Assisted Suicide/Death, there is no end to the misconceptions. Many believe that all patients are in immense pain and suffering. According to a 2010 Oregon Dept. of Health report, requesting patients’ concerns were loss of autonomy (93.8%), decreasing ability to participate in enjoyable activities (93.8%), and loss of dignity (78.5%) (Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act-2010 2010) as the top three. Another myth, is the belief that it takes several months. The reality is…

Teratology, “Double Hit” Hypothesis, and the Concept Fetal Mal-Programming The third trimester of pregnancy (i.e., the prenatal period) and the first few years of life are crucial for brain development (Yang et al., 2011). During the early developmental stages in laboratory animals and humans, the ECSS is present in the CNS and plays a critical role in neuronal development and organization (Calvigioni et al., 2014). During the critical third trimester, the brain develops rapidly through the…

mentioned in the youtube video on strain theory. The video used a few examples one was a car mechnanic. Strain theory focuses on two principles goals and means. Goals are the end result of an action and the means, which is the way the goal was aquired. In relation to the mechanic, the mechanic could either fall under conformity or innovation. Conforomity is a double positive and that indivuidal would work and live their life with the money that fits what is being brought in. However a innovatied…

whether or not to “pull the plug” for their loved ones. “Pulling the plug” comes with major ethical issues when deciding the best interests of the patient, so policies, procedures, and principles have been put in place to help physicians and the family/surrogates to make the right decision (Thompson). Two main principles justify the legality of this issue which are informed consent and informed refusal. Informed refusal comes with a variety of guidelines that physicians must follow. The job of…

If torture will be the only way to obtain information to prevent the detonation of the atomic bomb in Times Square , torture should be and most likely will be used. What is more important? Human rights terrorists or protecting the lives of our citizens? The Church does not accept torture, two main reasons are: one is human dignity , which prohibits using it in any case . The second is the dignity of the human body . But what to do if a terrorist staying in prison has valuable information about…

euthanasia and physician-assisted are inhumane, a misguided form of compassion, both final and definitive “solutions” to a medical condition that is usually treatable. In class the principle of double effect was discussed when talking about abortion which also applies in the argument of euthanasia and PAS. The principle of double effect…