Ethics Wrap-Up

Loopholes in theories

Utilitarianism:  The utilitarianism view may aid in preserving the maximum life possible but does not take into account the morality of the situation

Divine-command theory: There is an issue of the highest power that may be followed to successfully follow this theory

Deontology: Practically, the amount of time taken can to decide may make the results arbitrary. Deontology may contain too many rules and regulations to land on an agreed decision. This theory allows for no exceptions, and thus blocks of any debate for morality.

The abortion debate

The abortion debate does not include very distinctly split sides, with some yearning and pleading for an individual to have a right to their own body and others claiming that it is against moral belief and "God's plan". The latter side is most obviously following the divine-command theory, screaming that it will displease the higher power and thus it is their duty to not allow for the wrath of this higher being to effect all. Others against abortion claim that the removal of the fetus is the removal of life, thus following the utilitarianism theory and deontology theory, using the classic "baby murderer" scrawl. They claim that taking a life, no matter how big or small, is classified as murder and should not be allowed in any way. They relate it to law in which it is mostly agreed that murder is immoral. Those for abortion, or "pro-life" claim that it is up to the individual carrying the fetus and that they are entitled to have choice over their own body. This follows the deontology theory, in which they claim that every human has a right to their own body and that it cannot be controlled as that would be morally incorrect. Not only that, they claim that there are medical hazards. For example, the carriage and delivery of the child can lead to the death or damage of the mother, and, taking the utilitarian view.