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Module 7 Callahan Worksheet
Module 7 Reading Questions Assignment
Read the following from our textbook:
Callahan “Killing and Allowing to Die” (pp 399-402)
Brock “Voluntary Active Euthanasia” (pp 402- 404) Orentlicher “The Supreme Court and PAS…” (pp 414-418)
Read the following news articles (Located in Module 7 in the submodule ‘Module 7 Reading Questions Material’):
“A Dying Man’s Wish to Save Others Hits Hospital Ethics Hurdle” and “Assisted Suicide is Controversial But Palliative Sedation is Legal”
Respond to the questions here and submit to the Module 7 Reading Questions Assignment Dropbox.
Callahan questions:
1. What is Callahan arguing for (what is his main conclusion)?
2. Callahan tries to make the case that there is a difference between killing and letting die by referring to “three different, though overlapping, perspectives on nature and human action” (p 400). What are those three perspectives? (just list them here)
3. With regard to the first perspective, how does Callahan use it to support his claim that there is a moral difference between killing and letting die?
4. With regard to the second perspective, how does Callahan use it to support his claim that there is a moral difference between killing and letting die?
5. What is the “one group of ambiguous cases that is especially troublesome” to Callahan’s goal of making a moral distinction between killing and letting die (p. 401). Why are they troublesome for his view? How does
Callahan interpret these cases (so that they do not pose problems for his view)?
Brock questions:
1. What 2 values does Brock mention at the beginning of his article that supports the morality of voluntary active euthanasia?
2. How does the first value you mentioned in question 1 support active euthanasia?
3. How does the second value mentioned in question 1 support active euthanasia?
4. Brock discusses, on the right side of page 403, an argument against voluntary active euthanasia. Explain that argument.
5. What is Brock’s criticism of the argument you explained in question 4?
Orentlicher questions:
1. What is terminal sedation? What is the “second step” usually involved in terminal sedation?
Reflection Questions
As mentioned in the news article “Assisted Suicide is Controversial but Palliative Sedation is Legal,” many doctors draw a bright line between palliative sedation and euthanasia. On what basis is that line drawn? (For example—how does Thomas Strouse distinguish between the two)? How is Strouse’s view related to the Doctrine of Double Effect?
Given the answers to questions 7 and 8 for the Orentlicher article, what do you think Orentlicher would say to Strouse’s claim that there is a moral difference between palliative sedation and euthanasia? What do you think—is palliative sedation a form of “slow euthanasia” and what then does your answer here say about the moral status of both palliative sedation and active euthanasia?
Do you think the Doctrine of Double Effect is a good basis for distinguishing the ethics of palliative sedation versus (active) euthanasia (killing)? Why or why not?
After reading the article “A Dying Man’s Wish to Save Others Hits Hospital Ethics Hurdle,” reflect on the following: What are the main ethical issues raised by the situation described in the article? What do you think Callahan would say about these issues? (for example, would Callahan agree with the lawyers for University Hospital in NJ)?
What would Brock say? What are your thoughts about the Callahan and Brock articles (generally, and as they relate to this case)? In particular, do you think there is an ethical distinction between killing versus allowing to die (as Callahan argues)? Do you think active euthanasia ought to be ethically permitted?
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Excellent Quality 95-100%
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Introduction
45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Literature Support 91-84 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met. |
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Average Score 50-85% |
40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided. |
83-76 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration. |
52-49 points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met. |
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Poor Quality 0-45% |
37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided. |
75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration. |
48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met |
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Module 7 Callahan Worksheet |
Module 7 Callahan Worksheet