Unit Seven - Religion and Medical Ethics

(a) Describe the teachings of the religion which you are studying about the sanctity of life in relation to abortion and euthanasia.(40)

(b) Explain how a religious person might respond to someone who was thinking of committing suicide. (35)

(c) 'Animals have served a great purpose in medical research and their use should continue'. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and show that you have considered other points of view. (25)

Prepare for this assignment by the work you do in lessons and homeworks.

To answer these questions, refer to the relevant pages in your textbooks, class notes as well as other media you have used (such as video, the Internet, Library books etc.).

In particular, look at:

Thinking through Religion Wright, Mercier, Bromley, Wordern, Oxford 2000

Discovery Mayled, Ahluwalia, Nelson Thornes Ltd 2002 pp 120-139

Thinking about God, Harrison, Kippax, Collins 1996 pp 98-109
 

For part (b) write in general terms about how someone might respond, but also include particular examples to illustrate the point

In part (c) you should argue from both points of view before coming to a conclusion in order to achieve the top level available.



Remember the date that this assignment is due in – this is your responsibility. Don’t leave the work for this until the last minute – prepare for it over the course of the unit of study.