Ethics

Ethics Study Guide

2.5 Chapter Two Quiz

Directions: Read the following statements. Answer the questions that follow. Rev. L: “Abortion is wrong in any circumstance. It is the willful nding of a life, nd preserving life is a universal value that must always be upheld.” Sen. B: “Abortion is wrong and should not be performed, except in cases where the life of the mother is in imminent danger. Preserving the life of the mother is the only value that would supersede the preservation of the life of the unborn.” Dr. P: “Whether or not to have an abortion is a question that each woman must decide for herself, depending on her circumstances and her own religious beliefs. The decision is an individual one and cannot be made by others.” Prof. X: “Miscarriages are spontaneous abortions that occur as a biological function to correct a medical problem. Since they occur naturally, they cannot be morally wrong. We can then extend the idea that medical abortions, when performed for medical reasons, are not morally wrong.” Judge Z: “In places where there is over-population, high poverty rates, overflowing orphanages, and famine, abortion is an accepted practice for unwanted or problem pregnancies. In places where there is reasonable population growth, low poverty rates, effective foster care and adoption services, and a high standard of living, abortion has less acceptance.” 1. The person speaking from a personal or individual ethical relativist perspective is: a.

Rev. L b. Sen. B c. Dr. P d. Prof. X e. Judge Z Rev. L b. Sen. B c. Dr. P d. Prof. X e. Judge Z Rev. L b. Sen. B c. Dr. P d. Prof. X e. Judge Z

2. The person speaking from a social or cultural relativist perspective is: a. 3. The person speaking from an ethical objectivist perspective is: a.

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