Thomson's Violinist: You wake up in a room attached to another person by a series of tubes,
Question:
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 by 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.
Business Law Principles and Practices
ISBN: 978-1133586562
9th edition
Authors: Arnold J. Goldman, William D. Sigismond