Midterm Paper: Ethical Theory Case Studies
Midterm Paper: Ethical Theory Case Studies
APA format, 12 pt Times New Roman, Double spaced
There are a series of case studies in Sections 2.6, 3.5, and 6.5 of Biomedical Ethics edited by
Fisher.
Choose one of these cases and provide an ethical analysis, relying on one or more of the ethical
theories and provide an ethical analysis, relying on one or theories discussed in the course such
as:
Utilitarianism
Kantian Theories
Virtue Ethics
Ethics of Care
Casuistry
Autonomy
The paper include:
Include a brief overview of the case you are discussing
Explain the ethical theory you adopt and why you believe it provides the best means for
appropriately analyzing the case.
Be sure to make it clear why the theory you are relying on is supportive of your position.