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Philosophy may be called “science as ideas”. Explain
What are the three branches of philosophy and what topics are taken up by each branch?
Define knowledge and analyze the definition of knowledge
What is ethics? State major ethical approaches
Elucidate major tenets of utilitarian ethical theory
What you mean by categorical imperative?
Bioethics belongs to the domain of applied ethics. Explain
Give a brief account of contractulist ethical theory
What is pragmatic ethics?
What are the four principles of common morality? Why we call so?
In what situations proxy decisions may be justified?
Explain the principle “primum non nocere”
Explain the idea of justice in bioethical contexts
Justify the argument that “autonomy of persons” is to be respected
Critically evaluate Hippocratic oath
What are the major suggestions of Nuremberg Code? State the context of Nuremberg trials.
Write a paragraph on major suggestions of Helsinki Declaration.
What message does gene therapy trial on Jesse Gelsinger convey?
The fate of some of the bubble-babies put the biomedical engineering world in a dilemma. Why?
If you were the judge who had to take the final decision on Terri Schiavo case, what could be your pronouncement? Explain (with supported reasons) in one paragraph
Do you believe that euthanasia is permissible? Give reasons.
State two major risks (that you believe) linked to surrogacy. What are the remedies/precautions possible? What do you believe: is surrogacy a glorified version of prostitution or an expression of most generous act of human sacrifice/service? Justify your view.
Write one paragraph on “Mr. Truman’s Degree” and ethical issues involved
What is the “law of double effect”?
Critically analyze the idea of “justified war”.
What are the absolutist

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