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What sorts of support did people get from religion in the ancient world?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by JL Admin

Mythologies as Information Dispensers: In the ancient world as is so in the modern world, myths have been an essential component of religion. In ancient societies, word of mouth stories were very significant because they explicated human and divine nature. In an era when the written script was not yet invented, this was a valuable…

The case for and against Euthanasia

Posted on October 31, 2010 by JL Admin

Euthanasia is deliberate killing of a seriously or terminally ill human being, apparently for his/her benefit. The important word here is “deliberate”, meaning, to act upon a conscious decision. Euthanasia is also referred to as “mercy killing”. Euthanasia can be either voluntary or involuntary. Euthanasia is usually applied for terminal patient cases where there is…

Ethical merits and demerits of human genetic engineering from a utilitarian viewpoint

Posted on August 13, 2010August 18, 2010 by JL Admin

Let us analyze the ethical aspects of human genetic engineering from a utilitarian view point. The practical implications of utilitarianism can best be conveyed in the context of recent advances in biotechnology. Now that the human genome has been decoded, the ramifications of a utilitarian ethic go far beyond socioeconomic and legislative reform. In a…

The case for using utilitarianism in making moral decisions

Posted on August 13, 2010August 18, 2010 by JL Admin

The concept behind simple utilitarian thinking is that the good society is one that promotes human well-being and happiness and that right actions are those that maximize that total happiness of all persons affected by the action. This is the “principle of utility.” It means that in any situation one should identify all of the…

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