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Ethical Questions vs. Other Queries

The document categorizes various questions into ethical, religious, cultural, and legal types, providing reasoning for each classification. It distinguishes ethical questions from others by highlighting moral reflections and beliefs that influence decisions. Additionally, it emphasizes the complexity of issues like organ transplants and marriage, which can be viewed through multiple lenses.

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Ethical Questions vs. Other Queries

The document categorizes various questions into ethical, religious, cultural, and legal types, providing reasoning for each classification. It distinguishes ethical questions from others by highlighting moral reflections and beliefs that influence decisions. Additionally, it emphasizes the complexity of issues like organ transplants and marriage, which can be viewed through multiple lenses.

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Ethics - GE004

Activity 2

NAME: SALARDA, CHARLOT Date: 09/06/2024

BEED 1-B

Distinguishing an Ethical Question from Other Kinds of Questions. The first one is done for you

Question Ethical, Religious/ Other Reason


Cultural, Legal,

Under what conditions Ethical, Religious Can be answered by moral reflection related to what it
should people be kept means to be a ‘person’ and who should have responsibility
artificially alive? for someone else’s life. Can also be influenced by religious
beliefs.

What type of diet allows Ethical, Religious This question focuses on maximizing athletic performance,
for the best athletic not on moral principles or right vs. wrong. While some
performance? I religious practices might influence dietary choices.

Is killing someone always Ethical, Legal The question directly addresses the legal framework
illegal? surrounding killing. While concept of "justified killing" in self-
defense or war brings up ethical dilemmas about the sanctity
of life and the morality of taking another person's life.

Is killing a murderer Cultural, Legal It can be answered by beliefs if significantly influence views
justified? on killing a murderer. Some religions strongly criticize killing
and emphasize the sanctity of life. It can also legal if legally
justified in using force to defend themselves.

What is the most Ethical, Religious This question can be answered ethical and religious because
appropriate way to worship is one that aligns with your personal values and
worship? beliefs.

Should people be able to Ethical, Religious It can be answered ethical because some argue that parents
select the sex of their child should have the right to make decisions. Can be answered
in advance? also about the natural order of creation.

How can a child’s sex be Ethical, Religious This question answered by ethical because the “potential for
determined in advance of sex selection” and also in religious way.
their birth?

How should we decide Cultural, Legal Can be answered as cultural or legal based on their wants
who receives organ because of their culture. Can answered also as legal.
transplants?

At what age should people Ethical, Religious Can answered ethical because individuals are mature enough
marry? to make a decision about marriage. Can answered also based
on their beliefs.

Are same-sex marriages Legal, Religious Can be answered based on their beliefs and same-sex
constitutional? marriages is legal in other country.

What ice cream flavor For me, this question is purely a matter of personal
should I buy? preference and has no ethical, religious/cultural, legal
implications.

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