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James Rachels:What is Morality?
Method: ReasonStandpoint: Impartiality
effective practical decisions
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The Case of Baby TheresaNo prospects for the futureHarvest her organs for transplant?
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Intermediate principlestranslate common morality into practical settings
It is always best to promote benefit and prevent harm Killing is wrong
Never use people merely as means
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The Case of Jodie and MaryConjoined twins with uncertain prospectsSurgery to save Jodie?Choosing the death of Mary?
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Intermediate principlestranslate common morality into practical settings
Save as many as you can
Killing is wrong
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The Case of Tracy LatimerA future of disability and sufferingKilling out of compassion?Discrimination against the disabled?
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Intermediate principlestranslate common morality into practical settings
All lives are equally valuable
Killing is wrong