Medical ethics

QUESTION 8

For the following argument, specify the premises and the conclusion:

David took the money from petty cash despite the fact that he had plenty of money in his pocket. People shouldn't steal unless they are destitute. It was wrong of David to steal that money.

What are the four sources of Christian Ethics and why is each one necessary for doing ethics?

What kind of enterprise or study is ethics? Is it about facts or values? List a few of the facts and values about some current crucial public issue. For example, state the value and facts suggesting what you think should be done about crises such us global climate change or controversies such as those over policing in minority neighborhoods. Explain how facts of values, or both, in specific ways apply.

• For example: Abortion; Biomedical Issues (IVF, Stem Cell Research, etc.); Capital Punishment; Church-State Relations; Economics; Environment; Euthanasia; Just War; LGBTQ Issues; Marriage & Family; Healthcare; Political Engagement; Poverty; Racism and Race Issues; Sexual Ethics, etc.

Second, based on the ethical theory you defended in Discussion: Compare and Contrast Metaethical Theories, formulate an ethical application on this specific issue in a thread. You are expected to use both textbooks as well as outside academic sources to support your analysis and argument. As you write your thread, consider the following flow for your essay:

1. Step 1: Briefly summarize what theory you defended in Discussion: Compare and Contrast Metaethical Theories and what applied issue you are addressing in this discussion. If you have changed your mind on which theory from Discussion: Compare and Contrast Metaethical Theories you think is stronger, you may write an application for the theory you NOW think is the stronger theory. For example, if you defended Egoism and now think a Christian ethical theory is stronger, you may apply a Christian ethical theory.
2. Step 2: Articulate a detailed application based on your theory. This should be the bulk of your thread.
3. Step 3: Briefly describe a strong counterargument to your application and respond to it. For now, keep it brief (no more than one paragraph). In the Capstone Essay Assignment, you will have more room to elaborate

At least 500–600 words, The student must then post 1 reply of at least 500–600. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 1 scholarly citation in Turabian format. Each reply must incorporate at least 1 scholarly citation in Turabian format. Biblical references are highly encouraged, but will not count as an academic source.