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tsand2

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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

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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.



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