Consider This Rule-Utilitarian Argument Against Legalizing Euthanasia: Passing a Law

question 12

Multiple Choice

Consider this rule-utilitarian argument against legalizing euthanasia: Passing a law to permit active voluntary euthanasia would inevitably lead to abuses such as more frequent use of nonvoluntary euthanasia and unnecessary killing;therefore,no such law should be passed.Such an argument is characterized as:

• A)abductive.
• B)Kantian.
• C)slippery slope.
• D)equivocation.

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Definitions:

Stand-alone Principle

An approach to evaluating investment decisions without considering any potential impacts from external projects or operations.

Sunk Cost

A cost that has already been incurred and cannot be recovered, which should not affect future investment decisions.

Depreciation Cost

The allocated portion of an asset's initial cost over its useful life, recognized as an expense on financial statements.

Net Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and its current liabilities, indicating short-term financial health and operational efficiency.