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It might seem strange to group these two together, but I do so for a variety of reasons. 1, the tutorials have already been done; 2, both positions have as their central foundation the validity of the principle of the intrinsic value of human life; and 3. both problems are best approached through a deontological\/rights based approach as opposed to a utilitarian one.<\/p>\n
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We did not have time to truly discuss Hegel’s approach, but that is because we are early on in his thought.\u00a0 There are two axes to be applied: what would the public judgement be concerning such problems; and what are the foundations of these judgements.\u00a0 The rationality of one’s moral assertions are then twofold: in accordance with the public will and then whether the public will itself is rational.<\/p>\n
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Moral problems such as euthanasia and abortion question traditional principles such as the sanctity of life because new technology lays bare the foundations of our public reasoning about these subjects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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