PHLB07H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Ontario Health Insurance Plan, Fetus, Ethical Egoism
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Case studies according to 5 step algorithm. Under and parents is informed: (5) this step is purely conditional. Ohip owes her the duty to be covered. Has the right to know the well being of their child. Pr: college would have to support him on this decision. Girl needs to take care of herself. Duties and assistance of the child will be taken. Right to be informed: resolution (conclusion followed by premises) (9, bring in ethical theories. She should get the abortion: mp1 - personal autonomy, mp2 - affect her life incredibly, mp3 - act utilitarianism. Who will benefit: ohip will save money, mom will never know. Girl does not get abortion: use the second categorical imperative, not treating the fetus as a means to an end, not having the abortion will prevent her from further sinning. If the question was worth out of 20, marks are roughly assigned in brackets.
