Organ donation PRINCIPLES/TEACHINGS 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesALLASEdexcel Created by: lily_halesCreated on: 18-04-16 19:52 Utilitarianism principle of UT- "greatest happiness for the greatest number" 1 of 11 Sikhism (against commercialisation) Seva- selfless service: organ donation should be a charitable act 2 of 11 Hippocratic oath (for organ donation) Oath that doctors should do whatever they can to save a patient- modern requirement 3 of 11 Judaism (against o.g) Torah demands us to be buried whole so jews do not interfere with the body so the body is complete for burial 4 of 11 Catholic teaching Organ donation should be considered a 'genuine act of love' (agape) 5 of 11 Humanist Support any medical advances which lead to improvement of human health 6 of 11 Negative UT- minimising suffering Karl Popper- our actions/consequences should eliminate any suffering and pain 7 of 11 Natural Law (for o.g) based on christianity- 4th primary precept says ALWAYS, no matter what: preserve life 8 of 11 Kantian Ethics Immanuel Kant- using a means to an end (originated 17th century/now modern versions) 9 of 11 Gut instinct do what you personally think is right 10 of 11 Act UT (support opt-out) follows the principle of UT but has no rules or limits- allows organ donation at all times 11 of 11
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