Octomom Ethical Universalism What is Ethical Universalism Ethical

Octo-mom Ethical Universalism

What is Ethical Universalism? Ethical universalism is a concept in which the ethical implications of an action applies universally to anyone, regardless of circumstance. To summarize, the end justifies the means. Examples of pseudo-universally wrong actions: murder, rape, torture Examples of pseudo-universally good actions: charity, sacrifice, altruism

History of the Ethical Principle. f its o e t a d ic if c spe There is no l has a ip c in r p e h t ut foundation, b cient n a in s m r o f ilar existed in sim r-cut a le c t s o m e h t aps societies. Perh itarian n a m u h e r a s ple modern exam groups. Immanuel Kant

Applications of Ethical Universalism? For ethical universalism to apply to anything, a system which determines the implications of an act must be defined. Since no two beings can share identical life experience, and therefore beliefs, there is no way to define a universal set of morals. Circumstance must be also considered as there are moral beliefs which may directly conflict with another. ation for z li a n o ti a r ’s r le it H that the s a w s n o ti c a is h eans. m e h t d e fi ti s u j d en

Facts of the Case -Receiving disability payments from a back injury. -IVF treatments from Dr. Michael Kamrava in 2001, had six embryos implanted. -2008, had remaining six embryos implanted resulting in eight children. - Didn’t want the remaining embryos to be destroyed. - Main players: Nadya, Doctor Michael Kamrava

Controversy -Can’t support the children. -Didn’t follow the ARSM’s guidelines for IVF. - Dangerous for both mother and children - Mental disorders and premature birth. -To some – Wasn’t natural. -Gained a lot of publicity because it’s so unusual in the United States. - The Duggar family

Stakeholder Analysis -Nadya Suleman: for - Dr. Michael Kamrava: for - Insurance Company: against - Government: against

Wrongs that need to be righted /tips for the future. -Population – having so many children shouldn’t be encouraged. -Safety of the children needs to be taken into consideration. -Octo-mom bill -Less publicity

END Adam, Anthony, Jill, Nikki, Rob and Scott.