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Arguments for and against various types of genetic engineering: embryo research, cloning and designer babies. Application of each normative ethical theory to genetic engineering: Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to genetic engineering referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.

Theories on the nature of conscience: Sociological (Durkheim), Psychological (Freud) and Religious. Evaluation of each theory of the nature of conscience. The Role of Conscience in Moral Decision Making in relation to: lying and adultery. The Value of Conscience as a Moral Guide

Issues to consider in the animal cloning debate including: sentience, slippery slope argument, consent, speciesism Application of each normative ethical theory to blood sports: Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to blood sports referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.

Issues to consider in the animal cloning debate including: sentience, slippery slope argument, consent, speciesism Application of each normative ethical theory to use of animals in organ transplants: Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to use of animals in organ transplants referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.

Arguments for and against euthanasia including case studies: Slippery slope, Hippocratic oath, Palliative care. Application of each normative ethical theory to euthanasia: Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to euthanasia referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.

Issues to consider in the animal cloning debate including: sentience, slippery slope argument, consent, speciesism Application of each normative ethical theory to animal cloning: Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to animal cloning referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.

Issues to consider in relation to the use of animals as food: animal welfare, environmental impact, sanctity of life, utilitarianism. Application of each normative ethical theory to intensive farming: Natural Moral Law, Virtue Ethics, Situation Ethics. Evaluation of each normative ethical theory's application to intensive farming referring to academic scholars to strengthen arguments.

Normative Ethical Theories: Teleological Approaches 1 - Defining Teleological 2- Situation Ethics - Fletcher's Aims - 4 Working Principles - 6 Fundamental Principles - Christian Teachings 3 - Evaluation of Situation Ethics

revision for Ancient Philosophical Influences