PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH

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Project #1 the Standard Ethics Paper Proposal

The Moral Problem Situation

One of my sisters is currently considering undertaking abortion due to the circumstances under which she conceived. One day as she was walking home during the late night she was confronted and raped by unknown gang. After being taken to the hospital, the doctors determined the injury caused due to rape, and it was found minimal, and she was also safe from any sexually transmitted infections. After one month, she discovered that she was pregnant as a result of the rape. Being that she was not prepared for that, and she argues that the child would lack moral upbringing without the father, she is opting for abortion. She is still worried about whether she is doing the right thing in denying the child the chance to live. On the other side, she also contemplates that the child may develop bad characters like that of the father and may also deny him the chance of getting married peacefully in the future.

The Ethical Issue

The ethical issue that is involved in the scenario is based on the performance of abortion.

The Ethical Question

The central question raised by the situation is should my sister go ahead with abortion under this circumstance?

My Judgment Based On the Situation

Based on the situation involved under this circumstance I would advise my sister to undertake an abortion. She was never prepared and is likely to face greater problems in future based on her pregnancy.

Theories Involved In the Situation

From a utilitarian ethics point of view, the act should be considered right only if it brings the greatest good to parties involved. Considering the consequences involved in keeping the baby, there are likely to be more problems with my sister than when she holds the child. This situation does not justify abortion is a right thing to do but based on the potential outcome it would be advised.

Another theory is the situation ethics by Fletcher, which considers the best interest of the parties involved as a way of determining the right or wrong thing to do. In this case, the primary best interest is that of my sister which would not be favored in the long term if she opts to keep the baby. The best decision based on her interest is to avoid the future related problems and risks.

The Potential Thesis

Although major criticism has been placed towards abortion, some circumstances like rape should be considered in the best interest of the parties involved to allow for abortion.