EACH SECTION REQUIRES A RESPONSE OF 150 WORDS OR MORE
SECTION 1
In a paragraph (150 words minimum), please respond to the following questions:
Of the eight moral theories discussed in Chapter 1, which one do you consider to be the most compelling, and why?
Which of the eight moral theories do you consider to be the least compelling, and why?
SECTION 2
In a paragraph (150 words minimum), please respond to the following questions:
Explain John Stuart Mill’s theory of higher and lower pleasures: Are there any problems inherent in the theory?
Overall, does Mill’s idea of higher and lower pleasures make sense to you? Why or why not?
SECTION 3
In a paragraph (150 words minimum), please respond to ONE of the following questions:
After reading the Gill essay, discuss the logical point made by some opponents of PAS that it is impossible to be better off dead than alive. Even if the logical argument were sound, are there other reasons to claim that suicide for a terminally ill patient is morally justified?
What worries does Velleman raise about appeals to dignity and autonomy in arguments over euthanasia? Do you agree or disagree with him on this issue? Why or why not?
SECTION 4
In a paragraph (150 words minimum), please respond to the following questions:
Leopold suggests that economics should not be our only concern when it comes to the use of land. To what extent should economic considerations play a part in our treatment of nature and the environment?
Are there any situations in which economic concerns might trump environmental ones? If so, could you give an example?