Bioethics — DU B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy Previous Year Question Papers

1. Describe What is meant by the term "bioethics," and how did it emerge as a distinct field? 2.Discuss the various themes of Bioethics. 4. Define confidentiality and state its importance in the doctor-patient relationship in medical ethics? 5."..the rights of any actual person invariably outweigh those of any potential person, whenever the two conflict." Examine the moral and legal status of Abortion as discussed by Mary Anne Warren in her article 'Abortion' 6. Does Surrogates find intrinsic value in the act? Describe the ethical and legal complexities of surrogacy from Bonnie Steinbock's viewpoint. 7. Evaluate the intersection of reproductive technology and social values as discussed in the article 'Assisted Reproduction, Prenatal Testing, and Sex Selection' by Laura M. Purdy. 8. "All individuals value their remaining life equally". Discuss the arguments given by John Harris in the article "The value of life"