Assignment PHI413 Case Study on Moral Status
Assignment PHI413 Case Study on Moral Status
Assignment PHI413 Case Study on Moral Status
PHI413 Ethical and Spiritual Decision Making in Health Care
Week 2 Assignment
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:
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?
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?
How does the theory determine or influence each of their recommendations for action?
What theory do you agree with? Why? How would that theory determine or influence the
recommendation for action?
Remember to support your responses with the topic study materials.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected,
and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting
guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student
Success Center.
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familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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