« previous next »

Author Question: In ethics, nearly everyone accepts member of the species homo sapiens as a definition of the term ... (Read 32 times)

tsand2

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 520
on: Jun 19, 2018
In ethics, nearly everyone accepts member of the species homo sapiens as a definition of the term person.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Strictly speaking, a person who accidentally causes her own death has committed suicide.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


jrpg123456

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
The definition of person in ethics is a contentious matter. Even philosophers who believe that all human beings are persons would probably not suggest that member of the species homo sapiens is a good definition of person, since there could be intelligent aliens who are persons even though they are not members of homo sapiens.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Suicide involves an intentional decision to die. A person who accidentally causes her own death has not committed suicide.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The use of salicylates dates back 2,500 years to Hippocrates's recommendation of willow bark (from which a salicylate is derived) as an aid to the pains of childbirth. However, overdosage of salicylates can harm body fluids, electrolytes, the CNS, the GI tract, the ears, the lungs, the blood, the liver, and the kidneys and cause coma or death.

Did you know?

Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

The cure for trichomoniasis is easy as long as the patient does not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. Just a single dose of medication is needed to rid the body of the disease. However, without proper precautions, an individual may contract the disease repeatedly. In fact, most people develop trichomoniasis again within three months of their last treatment.

Did you know?

Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.

Species-rich Sonoran Desert landscape. Species-rich Sonoran Desert landscape.
DNA-based migration routes of Homo sapiens DNA-based migration routes of Homo sapiens
The Eastern Banjo Frog is a common frog species across eastern Australia. The Eastern Banjo Frog is a common frog species across eastern Australia.
Bergmann’s and Allen’s rules expressed in two rabbit species. (a) A snowshoe hare. (b) A desert-livi Bergmann’s and Allen’s rules expressed in two rabbit species. (a) A snowshoe hare. (b) A desert-livi
Our species’ ability to form social bonds and be loyal and cooperative within our “tribe” may ... Our species’ ability to form social bonds and be loyal and cooperative within our “tribe” may ...
No payments were made on a $2,598 loan during its three-year term. What was the annually ... No payments were made on a $2,598 loan during its three-year term. What was the annually ...
Video: Phases of an Action Potential - Resting Potential, Threshold, Rising, Falling, & Recovery Phases

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library