July 11, 2009 by

Task: Write an answer to this letter

The following letter appeared in the Times 21.3.09.  Write a letter giving an opposing point of view. Sir, Baroness Jay of…

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May 21, 2009 by

OREGON RULES for assisted suicide

The Oregon rules for assisted suicide These are the rules passed by the state of Oregon for legalising euthanasia in 1998. …

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May 11, 2009 by

WAR and PEACE Catholic Teaching

Handbook of Catholic Social Teaching 1. What is the Catholic attitude toward war? “The Church’s teaching on war and peace establishes…

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April 19, 2009 by

QUESTION and ANSWER Stem cell research

Q & A: what are embryonic stem cells?What are embryonic stem cells, why do they excite scientists and why are they…

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April 2, 2009 by

SIMULATION: The Diane Pretty Court Case

Introductory Notes: Diane Pretty Case The following parts can be cut out and stuck on index cards. They represent different roles…

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April 1, 2009 by

Exercise Schindler’s List and Kant

Schindler’s List Kant believed “the only good thing is the good will”, a reasoned will, operating according to the categorical imperative,…

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December 9, 2008 by

Past Questions: Genetic engineering and embryo research

Past Questions Genetic Engineering and Embryo Research Genetic engineering and embryo research is part of the Applied Ethics element of the…

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December 8, 2008 by

Start Here: Introduction to Kant

START HERE: Kant and the website All material in this section is fully integrated so you should be able to move…

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December 8, 2008 by

Past Questions: Religious ethics

Religious Ethics Here are some past questions from the OCR board on religious ethics.  The section of the website deals with…

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November 20, 2008 by

Debate: Euthanasia

EUTHANASIA A I want euthanasia legalized for egoistic reasons. If I were to become incurably ill, I would want to be…

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