http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/-t1.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:02:32 GMT 10 http://hitskin.com/themes/12/58/20/i_logo.png http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/-t1.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/comia-questions-for-the-third-exam-t87.htm jimenez Comia Comia: 1. Existentialism and even postmodernism, and their derivatives which are existentialist ethics and postmodernist ethics, respectively, arose as reactions to traditional/modernist ethical theories, a prominent example of which is the Kantian ethical theory. Existentialist and postmodernist ethicists argue that “morality robs a person of personal autonomy and freedom, consequently depriving him of true accountability and responsibility, eventually leading to a failure in morality.” ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:42:19 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/comia-questions-for-the-third-exam-t87.htm#279 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/comia-questions-for-the-third-exam-t87.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/sagnip-questions-for-the-third-exam-t104.htm jimenez Sagnip Sagnip 1. The formulation number 1 of the categorical perspective in Kantian ethics states that “we should act in such a way that we can will the maxim of our act to be at the same time a universal moral law.” As a universality, or universalizability, test this mandates that the maxim of an act, for such act to be deemed moral, be universalizable. Isn't this a utilitarian way of thinking and as such an inherent contradiction in Kantian ethics which emphasizes the inherent/innate ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:51:55 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/sagnip-questions-for-the-third-exam-t104.htm#296 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/sagnip-questions-for-the-third-exam-t104.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/baron-questions-for-the-third-exam-t83.htm jimenez Baron Barron: 1. Rev. John J. Paris, a bioethics professor at Boston College affirms Richard McCormick's statement in the article “To Save or Let Die” printed in the Journal of Medical Association that the beliefs that 'life is an absolute good' and 'death is an absolute evil' are two great heresies, or false doctrines, in our age. He argues that 'life was created and is a good, but a limited good...the obligation to sustain it is a limited one.' Do you agree or disagree with this? Why ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:40:10 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/baron-questions-for-the-third-exam-t83.htm#275 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/baron-questions-for-the-third-exam-t83.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/lopega-questions-for-the-third-exam-t96.htm jimenez Lopega Lopega 1. In those cases where Jack Kevorkian performed assisted euthanasia on patients confirmed to be terminally ill and who were fully autonomous in seeking euthanasia, was Jack Kevorkian's action morally excusable? Why or why not. 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about the values, precepts/ideas, and other elements that should ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:47:22 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/lopega-questions-for-the-third-exam-t96.htm#288 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/lopega-questions-for-the-third-exam-t96.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/mangalus-questions-for-the-third-exam-t98.htm jimenez Mangalus Mangalus: 1. Why would it be ethical, or unethical to kill dogs? What moral considerations should be made with reference to treating animals? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about the values, precepts/ideas, and other elements that should comprise this “personal moral system or code”. Include your conception of freedom ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:49:00 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/mangalus-questions-for-the-third-exam-t98.htm#290 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/mangalus-questions-for-the-third-exam-t98.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/de-guzmanphili171-examtf-1130-100pm-t109.htm gilliandeguzman 1. What is the principle of 'respect for persons'? Elaborate. Propose a way that this may be understood in different context, specifically in end-of-life situations. [justify]The principle of ‘respect for person’ as one of the central principles of Bioethics suggests that human beings are autonomous agents capable of governing themselves, being able to make decisions that are sound, justifiable, rational, free and enlightened decisions especially when they are caught in crucial situations ... Third EXAM Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:02:32 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/de-guzmanphili171-examtf-1130-100pm-t109.htm#357 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/de-guzmanphili171-examtf-1130-100pm-t109.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/isturis-questions-for-the-third-exam-t94.htm jimenez Isturis Isturis: 1. Why is “freedom” (or the idea that is free) a fundamental requirement in/for morality? Do you see any “parallelism” between Kantian ethics and Existentialism with regards to the conception of freedom in each? Why or why not? What are the similarities or the differences? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:46:14 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/isturis-questions-for-the-third-exam-t94.htm#286 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/isturis-questions-for-the-third-exam-t94.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/marquez-questions-for-the-third-exam-t97.htm jimenez Marquez Marquez: 1. In bio-medical ethics and in both “beginning-of-life and end-of-life issues/dilemmas, the concept of human dignity often figures in. Do a conceptual analysis of the concept of “human dignity”. How is this concept understood in different contexts or with reference to different issues (give examples)? How do you think should this concept be understood? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:48:10 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/marquez-questions-for-the-third-exam-t97.htm#289 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/marquez-questions-for-the-third-exam-t97.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/raval-questions-for-the-third-exam-t101.htm jimenez Raval Raval: 1. In those cases where Jack Kevorkian performed assisted euthanasia on patients confirmed to be terminally ill and who were fully autonomous in seeking euthanasia, was Jack Kevorkian's action morally excusable? Why or why not. 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about the values, precepts/ideas, and other elements that should ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:50:32 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/raval-questions-for-the-third-exam-t101.htm#293 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/raval-questions-for-the-third-exam-t101.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/ferrer-questions-for-the-third-exam-t92.htm jimenez Ferrer Ferrer 1.Why is “freedom” (or the idea that we free) a fundamental requirement in/for morality? Do you see any “parallelism” between Kantian ethics and Existentialism with regards to the conception of freedom in each? Why or why not? What are the similarities or the differences? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:45:08 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/ferrer-questions-for-the-third-exam-t92.htm#284 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/ferrer-questions-for-the-third-exam-t92.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/mateo-questions-for-the-third-exam-t99.htm jimenez Mateo Mateo: 1. Do we have the right to die? Is it a 'right'? What are the implications of this right, or of the absence thereof? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about the values, precepts/ideas, and other elements that should comprise this “personal moral system or code”. Include your conception of freedom and accountability in ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:49:29 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/mateo-questions-for-the-third-exam-t99.htm#291 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/mateo-questions-for-the-third-exam-t99.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/santiago-questions-for-the-third-exam-t105.htm jimenez Santiago Santiago 1. In what ways may the principles of beneficence and non-maleficence come in conflict? In cases where these two come in conflict, how should doctors decide? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about the values, precepts/ideas, and other elements that should comprise this “personal moral system or code”. Include your ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:52:22 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/santiago-questions-for-the-third-exam-t105.htm#297 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/santiago-questions-for-the-third-exam-t105.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/de-guzman-questions-for-the-third-exam-t90.htm jimenez De Guzman De Guzman 1. What is the principle of 'respect for persons'? Elaborate. Propose a way that this may be understood in different context, specifically in end-of-life situations. 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about the values, precepts/ideas, and other elements that should comprise this “personal moral system or code”. ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:44:03 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/de-guzman-questions-for-the-third-exam-t90.htm#282 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/de-guzman-questions-for-the-third-exam-t90.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/torrecampo-questions-for-the-third-exam-t106.htm jimenez Torrecampo Torrecampo: 1. Donald Dax Cowart, Giovanni Nuvoli, and Ramon Sampedro are people who were in different medical conditions and who begged that they be allowed to die. Nowadays the refusal to allow them to die, or the decision to continue treating them despite their firm request not to be treated anymore, is considered a violation of their autonomy. Is the principle of “autonomy” indeed a valid and sufficient reason for withdrawing or discontinuing treatment? Why or why not? ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:52:59 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/torrecampo-questions-for-the-third-exam-t106.htm#298 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/torrecampo-questions-for-the-third-exam-t106.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/gonzales-questions-for-the-third-exam-t93.htm jimenez Gonzales Gonzales: 1. In Terry Schiavo's case, is the provision of food and water through a feeding tube an “extraordinary means” for sustaining life? Was the removal of the feeding tube tantamount to “causing” her death, or simply to “removing an obstacle to death” which in the first place had already started creeping into her? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:45:38 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/gonzales-questions-for-the-third-exam-t93.htm#285 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/gonzales-questions-for-the-third-exam-t93.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/arroyo-questions-for-the-third-exam-t81.htm jimenez Arroyo Arroyo: 1. Which do you put more value on, the 'sanctity of life' or the 'quality of life'? Why? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about the values, precepts/ideas, and other elements that should comprise this “personal moral system or code”. Include your conception of freedom and accountability in this given moral system ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:38:53 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/arroyo-questions-for-the-third-exam-t81.htm#273 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/arroyo-questions-for-the-third-exam-t81.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/avancena-questions-for-the-third-exam-t82.htm jimenez Avancena Avancena: 1. In the context of end-of-life issues/dilemmas, what do you think does it mean to be “alive” or “fully alive” (as opposed for example to mere existence)? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about the values, precepts/ideas, and other elements that should comprise this “personal moral system or code”. Include ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:39:25 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/avancena-questions-for-the-third-exam-t82.htm#274 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/avancena-questions-for-the-third-exam-t82.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/abala-questions-for-the-third-exam-t79.htm jimenez Abala Abala: 1. Assuming/given a conscientious understanding and application of the Utilitarian perspective, how will you resolve the question of whether the different findings discovered during and through the conduct of Nazi experiments should be used? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about the values, precepts/ideas, and other elements ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:37:58 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/abala-questions-for-the-third-exam-t79.htm#271 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/abala-questions-for-the-third-exam-t79.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/penetrante-questions-for-the-third-exam-t100.htm jimenez Penetrante Penetrante 1. What ethical position about gambling will a conscientious understanding and application of the Utilitarian perspective yield? Concerning the moral issue on gambling, specifically the dilemma on whether gambling and earnings from these activities should be used at all (i.e., whether the church should accept donations/funds procured through gambling activities), how may we use the Utilitarian perspective to resolve this dilemma? 2. After careful considerations ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:50:03 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/penetrante-questions-for-the-third-exam-t100.htm#292 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/penetrante-questions-for-the-third-exam-t100.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/ching-questions-for-the-third-exam-t86.htm jimenez Ching Ching: 1. Discuss the moral status of 'fetuses' and comatose patients or those in persistent vegetative state (PVS). Meaning, what do you think is the moral status of fetuses and comatose patients? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about the values, precepts/ideas, and other elements that should comprise this “personal moral ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:41:37 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/ching-questions-for-the-third-exam-t86.htm#278 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/ching-questions-for-the-third-exam-t86.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/rodriguez-questions-for-the-third-exam-t103.htm jimenez Rodriguez Rodriguez 1. In bio-medical ethics and in both “beginning-of-life and end-of-life issues/dilemmas, the concept of human dignity often figures in. Do a conceptual analysis of the concept of “human dignity”. How is this concept understood in different contexts or with reference to different issues (give examples)? How do you think should this concept be understood? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:51:28 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/rodriguez-questions-for-the-third-exam-t103.htm#295 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/rodriguez-questions-for-the-third-exam-t103.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/canamo-questions-for-the-third-exam-t85.htm jimenez Canamo Canamo 1. Do we have the right to die? Is it a 'right'? What are the implications of this right, or of the absence thereof? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about the values, precepts/ideas, and other elements that should comprise this “personal moral system or code”. Include your conception of freedom and accountability ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:41:11 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/canamo-questions-for-the-third-exam-t85.htm#277 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/canamo-questions-for-the-third-exam-t85.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/alegre-questions-for-the-third-exam-t80.htm jimenez Alegre Alegre: 1. In those cases where Jack Kevorkian performed assisted euthanasia on patients confirmed to be terminally ill and who were fully autonomous in seeking euthanasia, was Jack Kevorkian's action morally excusable? Why or why not. 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about the values, precepts/ideas, and other elements that ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:38:26 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/alegre-questions-for-the-third-exam-t80.htm#272 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/alegre-questions-for-the-third-exam-t80.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/cruz-questions-for-the-third-exam-t88.htm jimenez Cruz Cruz 1. Recall the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment. Assuming/given a conscientious understanding and application of the Utilitarian perspective, how will you resolve the question of whether the the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment is justified? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about the values, precepts/ideas, and other elements that ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:42:53 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/cruz-questions-for-the-third-exam-t88.htm#280 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/cruz-questions-for-the-third-exam-t88.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/de-ramos-questions-for-the-third-exam-t91.htm jimenez De Ramos De Ramos 1. In those cases where Jack Kevorkian performed assisted euthanasia on patients confirmed to be terminally ill and who were fully autonomous in seeking euthanasia, was Jack Kevorkian's action morally excusable? Why or why not. 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about the values, precepts/ideas, and other elements that ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:44:30 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/de-ramos-questions-for-the-third-exam-t91.htm#283 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/de-ramos-questions-for-the-third-exam-t91.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/rivera-questions-for-the-third-exam-t102.htm jimenez Rivera Rivera 1. Why is “freedom” (or the idea that we are free) a fundamental requirement in/for morality?Do you see any “parallelism” between Kantian ethics and Existentialism with regards to the conception of freedom in each? Why or why not? What are the similarities or the differences? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:50:59 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/rivera-questions-for-the-third-exam-t102.htm#294 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/rivera-questions-for-the-third-exam-t102.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/bersamina-questions-for-the-third-exam-t84.htm jimenez Bersamina Bersamina: 1. Given Sun Hudson's case wherein hospitals refused to treat him, prompting the mother to file a case seeking that the hospital be compelled to continue treating him. The mother lost the case. What principles of bioethics may have the doctors used to support their decision to refuse further treatment? Are they justified in doing so? Is this not a violation of patient's right to health care? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:40:41 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/bersamina-questions-for-the-third-exam-t84.htm#276 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/bersamina-questions-for-the-third-exam-t84.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/larosa-questions-for-the-third-exam-t95.htm jimenez Larosa Larosa 1. In bio-medical ethics and in both “beginning-of-life and end-of-life issues/dilemmas, the concept of human dignity often figures in. Do a conceptual analysis of the concept of “human dignity”. How is this concept understood in different contexts or with reference to different issues (give examples)? How do you think should this concept be understood? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:46:48 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/larosa-questions-for-the-third-exam-t95.htm#287 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/larosa-questions-for-the-third-exam-t95.htm http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/dabalos-questions-for-the-third-exam-t89.htm jimenez Dabalos Dabalos: 1. What could be the underlying reason/s or principles in the practice of (encouraging) the creation of advance directives and living will? 2. After careful considerations of the various ethical theories/views we discussed, what “personal moral system or code” can you come up with and which you can adopt? Be sure to talk about the values, precepts/ideas, and other elements that should comprise this “personal moral system or code”. Include your conception of freedom ... Third EXAM Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:43:27 GMT http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/dabalos-questions-for-the-third-exam-t89.htm#281 http://ethics.forumotion.com/third-exam-f16/dabalos-questions-for-the-third-exam-t89.htm