Philosophical Ethics

1. 
What is “ontological shock”? Think
about a time in your life when this occurred and affected your worldview (a
growing moment in your life). How did your respond? Did it make you re-assess
your moral beliefs? Explain in detail. 

2. 
Make a list of your general
guidelines that you use when making moral decisions. How did you arrive at this
particular list? How do you resolve your own moral conflict?

3. 
Is it morally acceptable to euthanize
people who have terminal illnesses and who want to end their lives? Why or why
not? Give examples.

4. 
What do we learn from death?