ASSIGNMENT 1 GNED

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1 ASSIGNMENT 1 – (15%) In this assignment you will demonstrate your understanding of an ethical framework (Utilitarianism, Virtue-Ethics or Deontology). To do so, you are asked to choose one of the ethical frameworks and apply it to solve an ethical dilemma that you will propose (see example of ethical dilemma at the end of this document). Use the form below to guide you, and then submit the file to the dropbox (Times New Roman, font size 12) 1.1. In your own words, describe the ethical dilemma. (between 100-150 words) 10 Marks When a person is torn between two options, neither of which entirely fulfils their fundamental moral values, they are said to be facing an ethical dilemma. There are a number of decisions that everyone must make, morally and ethically. Choosing one over the other is inevitably problematic. As a result, questions of ethics arise.The final section provides a parallel illustration. In 2018, a doctor at a Chinese university clandestinely gene-edited two newborns to protect them from the AIDS virus, which had previously killed their parents. There is currently no viable alternative to gene editing for curing AIDS, creating a moral conundrum. However, gene editing goes against ethical norms and may cause unforeseeable harm. 1.2. Explain why the dilemma you proposed above is an ethical dilemma as opposed to a non-ethical one. 5 Marks In the tragic tram dilemma, both of the available choices are lethal. Gene editing is unethical from a medical and humanitarian perspective, but without it, the lives of two newborns are in danger. This situation presents a moral dilemma since no matter what choice is made, ethics will be violated. A person devoid of ethics will not be compelled to resolve moral dilemmas even if they arise. 2.1. Identify the agent facing a dilemma. 5 Marks ASSIGNMENT 1 – (15%) Page 1
2 ASSIGNMENT 1 – (15%) The surgeon is the initial agent because he or she is responsible for actually performing the operation. The second group consists of the parents who agreed to their child having the operation. 2.2. List the possible actions the agent can take in this situation. 10 Marks 1. One, there is a solution that has already been developed by the academic community. That is to say, there will be no exceptions made for the practise of surgical gene editing. 2. The option to place a child for adoption is available to families dealing with HIV/AIDS or other life-threatening genetic diseases. 3. it more difficult for people and organisations to get involved in gene editing by increasing the severity of the restrictions and punishments. 2.3. Identify the stakeholders and how they would affect or be affected by the action 10 Marks These methods may be offensive to some families who are struggling with incurable genetic illnesses. Instead of waiting for the ethical committee's decision, it may be important in this circumstance to keep the procedure secret. Most schools and businesses will see this as a sufficient deterrence to stop performing such experiments and abandoning such practises for financial advantage. ASSIGNMENT 1 – (15%) Page 2
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