Ethics Personal Assessments
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What Would You Do? Problem 1
Strongly Disagree Disagree
Neither Agree
nor Disagree Agree
Strongly Agree
Whatever my decision the discomfort of it was worth it.
Killing is simply wrong, regardless of the results.
If everyone killed, society would be chaotic and there would be no happiness or peace of mind for anyone.
In some cases killing is justified because it brings peace of mind and comfort to those close to the dying person.
Whatever my decision, it has led me to some abstract goal for myself (e.g., salvation, honor, fame, self-actualization, respectability, etc.).
In this case it’s just right to kill.
INTRODUCTION: In this problem, you have to make a decision about what action you might take, and then determine what factors influenced your decision.
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following scenario, and think about what you would do.
Suppose your closest loved one is dying from an incurable disease. He/she is in tremendous pain and is expected to die in a matter of weeks. Your loved one is too sick to be able to give permission that he/she be administered a drug that will make him/her die sooner, but under the laws of your state you are unable to give such permission. Your loved one is in a great deal of pain and he/she will die soon anyway. What would you do?
Pick one of the following two actions.
1) I would help him/her die.
2) I would not help him/her die.
Thinking about the decision you made, identify how important each of the following factors were to you.
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Strongly Disagree Disagree
Neither Agree
nor Disagree Agree
Strongly Agree
If everyone killed when they wanted to, society would crumble and wouldn’t be able to meet the physical needs of its members.
In some cases, killing is justified because it allows another person to overcome physical pain and suffering.
In this case it is just wrong to kill.