Final Paper Prompt: Choose from one of the following situations and write an argumentative essay explaining what the proper moral choice should be.
A terminally ill patient wishes to take his own life. He is 70 years old and considers himself a financial burden on his family. He wants to explore the possibility of physician-assisted suicide.
A woman has learned she is pregnant with a Down syndrome baby and is considering an abortion. She already has three small children, and she feels the strain of having a handicapped child would be more than she could bear.
A successful paper will contain the following elements:
Is between 900 and 1200 words long.
Has a clear, focused thesis or unifying message.
Is well organized with smooth transitions from point to point.
Shows that you are aware of opposing points of view.
Demonstrates you have an excellent understanding of the terms Decalogue, perfect and imperfect duties, and Moral Law while using these Key Terms and Concepts in the same way as the authors in the assigned course readings.
