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The “Truman-MacArthur Conflict” occurred when

Which Principles of Bioethics are standardly invoked in arguments in support of active voluntary euthanasia?

Write a brief characterization (2-3 sentences) for the following concept: Practically Autonomous Action

Which of the following is NOT true about JFK’s strategic idea of “Calibration” in US foreign policy?

According to Winston Churchill’s “Iron Curtain Speech,”

By installing intermediate-range nuclear missiles in Cuba, the Soviet Union tried to close the missile gap with the United States.

JFK believed that US economy could benefit from decreases in spending for both national defense and domestic reform.

Secretary of State Dean Acheson’s “defensive perimeter” included Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and the Philippines.

Present two arguments in favor of active voluntary euthanasia.  Make sure to both explain the concept of active voluntary euthanasia and relate the arguments back to the principles of bioethics [continue on next page if necessary.

Briefly address (3-4 sentences) the following prompt: How might allowing active euthanasia rather than just passive euthanasia avoid some conflicts with the Principle of Beneficence?