The following exam question is written by OCR:
(a) Explain how the principles of Natural Law might be applied to decisions about fertility treatment. [33]
(b) ‘Every adult has the right to become a parent.’ Discuss. [17]
This AS question is from June 2005:
(a) Explain the argument that all women have the right to a child. [33]
(b) 'The right to a child should not be an absolute right.' Discuss. [17]
This question came up in June 2006:
(a) Explain how moral absolutism might be applied to issues surrounding the right to a child. [33]
(b) ‘Absolute morality is an unfair approach to apply to issues surrounding the right to a child.’
Discuss. [17]
This is from June 2007:
(a) Explain how Utilitarianism might be applied to the issues surrounding the right to a child. [33]
(b) ‘Utilitarianism can lead to wrong moral decisions.’ Discuss. [17]
(taken from the OCR website)
You should be ready to answer using any of the ethical theories.
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