Suppose that a young couple has just had their first baby an…

Suppose that a young couple has just had their first baby and they wish to insure that enough money will be available to pay for their child’s college education. They decide to make deposits into an educational savings account on each of their daughter’s birthdays, starting with her first birthday. Assume that the educational savings account will return a constant 10%. The parents deposit $2300 on their daughter’s first birthday and plan to increase the size of their deposits by 5% each year. Assuming that the parents have already made the deposit for their daughter’s 18th birthday, then the amount available for the daughter’s college expenses on her 18th birthday is closest to ________.

Maude is suffering from extreme pain in her lower right abdo…

Maude is suffering from extreme pain in her lower right abdomen.  It is getting progressively worse. She is nauseous and is beginning to feel a bit feverish.  Her husband suspects appendicitis and calls the doctor also suspects appendicitis and tells them to go to the ER.  Maude refuses and says that it’s probably something she ate, but she really has no idea what she ate that could have caused this. According to Ackerman, should the doctor pressure Maude to go to the ER?  Does Ackerman think that the patient should have autonomy in making this decision?  Be sure to: Clarify the the “Standard” view of Respect for Autonomy? Clearly state Ackerman’s view of autonomy.  Clarify how Ackerman’s view of autonomy contrasts with the the “Standard” view of Respect for Autonomy. Why does Ackerman think that a paternalistic relationship between the doctor and patient is justified?

11. Which of the following statements would be consistent wi…

11. Which of the following statements would be consistent with Jeremy Bentham’s philosophy of utilitarianism?   a.  Torturing a suspect as part of an interrogation would be justifiable if it saved lives.   b.  Murder is the most immoral crime.   c.  You should treat your fellow citizens as you yourself would be treated.   d.  Pleasure derived from greed is worse than pleasure derived from charity.

  7. Which of the following might not be included in the…

  7. Which of the following might not be included in the discussion regarding the ethics of defense attorneys?   a.  Whether to devote more effort to private cases than appointer cases   b.  Whether to allow perjury   c.  Whether to take gratuities   d.  Whether to attack the character of a victim to defend a client