Purpose: You know some ethical theory, so I want us to learn to apply it now. Philosophy is all around you, and in your daily life. This assignment will give you a chance to make it come alive.
Task: write as much as you need to set yourself up for success in this course. Make sure you do the following:
What is the difference thesis? Who is against it? Who is for it? What do you believe? Why?
Talking about death is hard – I encourage you to discuss end of life planning (in the abstract if you prefer) with someone you’re close to. It need not be serious but try the conversation our and see what happens! Journal briefly about what it felt like to have this discussion.
Craig Ewert gives a lot of arguments for why he should use Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS). What is one you agree with? What is one reason you disagree with? What is one reason you struggle to understand or accept?
What are the 3 different kinds of death? Which definition do you think best explains death?
Why is the “playing God” argument a bad argument?