ASSIGNMENT 1 GNED

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1 ASSIGNMENT 1 – (15%) In this assignment you will demonstrate your understanding of an ethical framework (Utilitarianism, Virtue-Ethics or Deontology). To do so, you are asked to choose one of the ethical frameworks and apply it to solve an ethical dilemma that you will propose (see example of ethical dilemma at the end of this document). Use the form below to guide you, and then submit the file to the dropbox (Times New Roman, font size 12) 1.1. In your own words, describe the ethical dilemma. (between 100-150 words) 10 Marks When a person is torn between two options, neither of which entirely fulfils their fundamental moral values, they are said to be facing an ethical dilemma. There are a number of decisions that everyone must make, morally and ethically. Choosing one over the other is inevitably problematic. As a result, questions of ethics arise.The final section provides a parallel illustration. In 2018, a doctor at a Chinese university clandestinely gene-edited two newborns to protect them from the AIDS virus, which had previously killed their parents. There is currently no viable alternative to gene editing for curing AIDS, creating a moral conundrum. However, gene editing goes against ethical norms and may cause unforeseeable harm. 1.2. Explain why the dilemma you proposed above is an ethical dilemma as opposed to a non-ethical one. 5 Marks In the tragic tram dilemma, both of the available choices are lethal. Gene editing is unethical from a medical and humanitarian perspective, but without it, the lives of two newborns are in danger. This situation presents a moral dilemma since no matter what choice is made, ethics will be violated. A person devoid of ethics will not be compelled to resolve moral dilemmas even if they arise. 2.1. Identify the agent facing a dilemma. 5 Marks ASSIGNMENT 1 – (15%) Page 1

2 ASSIGNMENT 1 – (15%) The surgeon is the initial agent because he or she is responsible for actually performing the operation. The second group consists of the parents who agreed to their child having the operation. 2.2. List the possible actions the agent can take in this situation. 10 Marks 1. One, there is a solution that has already been developed by the academic community. That is to say, there will be no exceptions made for the practise of surgical gene editing. 2. The option to place a child for adoption is available to families dealing with HIV/AIDS or other life-threatening genetic diseases. 3. it more difficult for people and organisations to get involved in gene editing by increasing the severity of the restrictions and punishments. 2.3. Identify the stakeholders and how they would affect or be affected by the action 10 Marks These methods may be offensive to some families who are struggling with incurable genetic illnesses. Instead of waiting for the ethical committee's decision, it may be important in this circumstance to keep the procedure secret. Most schools and businesses will see this as a sufficient deterrence to stop performing such experiments and abandoning such practises for financial advantage. ASSIGNMENT 1 – (15%) Page 2

3 ASSIGNMENT 1 – (15%) 2.4. Choose the ethical framework provided by one moral theory. ☐ Utilitarianism ☐ Deontology ☐ Virtue Ethics Apply the ethical framework you chose to solve your ethical dilemma (at least 150 words) 40 Marks Utilitarianism rests on the principle that an activity is morally preferable if it generates greater net good or utility than it entails. As such, it provides a solid grounding for thorny moral issues such as gene editing. These are likewise strictly prohibited due to the dangers of gene editing. Utilitarianism is used because of its propensity to stress the relevance of outcomes. Without fully understanding the risks, many people may believe gene editing is beneficial to health.Let's pretend for a moment that gene editing is sanctioned. This ensures that the next generation will embrace the practise of gene editing without question. These infants are stunning to look at, intellectually gifted, and healthy from birth. Children from lower-income families may lag further behind their more affluent counterparts if their parents cannot afford gene editing. The income disparity is widening and will get wider as time goes on. Utilitarianism's emphasis on equality is one of its many strengths.Gene editing should be strictly prohibited since the potential risks outweigh the potential benefits. 3. State the solution you obtained by applying the ethical framework. (Which one of the alternatives you listed at step # 2.2 is the solution to the dilemma, based on this ethical framework?) 5 Marks The first way to prevent unintended consequences is to outlaw gene editing surgeries entirely. 4. Reflect on the decision you indicated at step # 3., based on your own ethical framework. Do you agree with the decision? Why / Why not? Do you think most people would act in the same way, or would choose a different solution? … (at least 150 words) 15 Marks Because altering genes could have catastrophic results including the collapse of social order and the chaos of human DNA, I agree with this viewpoint. However, even if gene surgery is exclusively permitted for the purpose of treating diseases, it is still feasible for other forms of genetic surgery to begin occurring covertly, which might lead to an out-of-control situation. I believe it is crucial to outlaw all forms of genetic surgery due to the potentially catastrophic outcomes. I believe the vast majority of people will agree with me. This is because not everyone may be able to afford genetic surgery if it becomes available. Due to the high cost of surgery, only the wealthy will be able to afford it. Because of this, conformity of behaviour is inevitable.Second, most experts think that current laws and regulations make it so that human genetic surgery should not be performed. The scientist received a three-year sentence at the end of the story. This leads me to believe that similar moral issues can be avoided by adhering to preexisting laws and human moral conceptions. ASSIGNMENT 1 – (15%) Page 3

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4 ASSIGNMENT 1 – (15%) Below is an example of an ethical dilemma (Attention! This is not the dilemma you will be solving.): In England, the Whitaker family faced a terrible situation: their son, Charlie, suffered from a rare disorder that prevented his body from producing red blood cells. Without daily medications and frequent transfusions, Charlie would simply die. With them, he continues to live, but under close medical care. For a while, it looks as though Charlie’s parents had figured out an answer to this dilemma. They proposed to use in vitro fertilization to have another child, but with an added twist. They would, as is usual in this procedure, have the eggs fertilized outside the womb in a laboratory dish, but they would then include an additional step. Using new screening techniques, they would screen the embryos to see which would be most able to donate blood-making cells to Charlie. That would be the one that they would choose to implant and bring to term. In contrast to the United States and many other countries, in England someone proposing such a procedure must obtain government permission –in this case, from the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority. The Authority rejected the request by the Whitaker family, saying that it was not right to create a human life with the express intent of saving another life. This decision divided people from all over the world . ASSIGNMENT 1 – (15%) Page 4

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