Case Study on Moral Status/ PHI 412V/ COMPLETE SOLUTION

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Case Study on Moral Status Based on "Case Study: Fetal Abnormality" and other required topic study materials, write a 750-1,000- word reflection that answers the following questions: 1. What is the ... Christian view of the nature of human persons, and which theory of moral status is it compatible with? How is this related to the intrinsic human value and dignity? 2. Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? What from the case study specifically leads you to believe that they hold the theory you selected? 3. How does the theory determine or influence each of their recommendations for action? 4. What theory do you agree with? Why? How would that theory determine or influence the recommendation for action? From the case study presented the couple were faced with tough decision to make concerning keeping or terminating the fetus. The ultrasound result showed that there is 25% that the fetus will be born without hands and Down syndrome. This made Dr Wilson to be concerned and suggested the need for the fetus to be aborted due to such abnormality. Jessica is indecisive to either continue with the pregnancy or abort it. The husband Marco is ready to support her irrespective of the decision she made. Also Aunty Maria believes that abortion is not the best choice to consider. Determination of Moral [Show More]

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