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“How one defines what a person is or when human life begins determines one’s bioethical views on major issues such as abortion, IVF, embryonic stem cell research, and euthanasia

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“How one defines what a person is or when human life begins determines one’s bioethical views on major issues such as abortion, IVF, embryonic stem cell research, and euthanasia.” Elaborate.

Requirements:

first

summarize four conceptions of personhood from the text book. The text book is called bioethics in a cultural content (152-160), two religious and two secular views. It is required to NAME the person who advocates the theory (proponents) of each view. At the end of this first section, CHOOSE ONE conception of personhood that matches your own views.

second

explain how your chosen conception of personhood determines your personal ethical position on abortion, IVF, embryonic stem cell research, and euthanasia. NOTE: MY CONCEPTION OF PERSONHOOD SHOULD MATCH THE VIEW OF CONSERVATIVES (by views of conservatives… I mean prolife (against abortions, against embryonic stem cell research)

third

explain the limitations of your position on these different issues, i.e., how someone can oppose or object your ethical viewpoint/position show that you are aware of the opposing view or objections

Short intro and a short conclusion.

cite the textbook page between parentheses

750-1000 words.

Things to include

· Right of conscience

· Autonomy

· Surrogacy view point

· Cultural conflicts

· Conscientious refusal 

· And more