1. Principlism has become the de facto representative of biocthics in the English speaking world How is it, or is it not, an ethical theory? It has been argued that principlism has some internal problems. What are some of these problems? What do you make of Beauchamp and Childress making an appeal to common morality? Is this a solid move or is it a problem for principlism? 

2. Thomson's Violinist: You wake up in a room attached to another person by a series of tubes technologies, apparatus... You are told that you have been kidnapped by a music appreciation society that needs only one thing - to save the person (a master violinist) next to you. The music society means you no harm and indeed is most concerned, at present, for your well-being. You, and only you, can save this life. By virtue of being attached to this singular artist she will have a full recovery in nine months time. All you have to do is stay healthy, stay put and stay attached to the patient for that duration. Are you under any ethical obligation to remain in this situation Are you? Answer the question giving reasons and arguments as to why you are or are not so obligated. This case holds obvious parallels to other bio-ethical debates. Outline these parallels and argue how well or poorly the cases match.

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ANSWER TO QUESTION NO 1 Principlism is by far the most dominant approach to ethical analysis in healthcare The term principlism designates an approach to biomedical ethics that uses a framework of fou... View the full answer