The Argument that we should not use people merely as a means (from section 1.2 of Rachels book) is an attempt to show that a) we ought to transplant baby Theresa's organs because it has overall good consequences (it benefits someone without harming anyone). b) we ought not to transplant baby Theresa's organs because it would involve using her merely as a means. c) we ought not to transplant baby Theresa's organs because it would kill her. d) none of the above.

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Marie

26 May, 13:23

The Argument that we should not use people merely as a means (from section 1.2 of Rachels book) is an attempt to show that a) we ought to transplant baby Theresa's organs because it has overall good consequences (it benefits someone without harming anyone). b) we ought not to transplant baby Theresa's organs because it would involve using her merely as a means. c) we ought not to transplant baby Theresa's organs because it would kill her. d) none of the above.

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Bennett Gilbert · Answer 1

A) we ought to transplant baby Theresa's organs because it has overall good consequences (it benefits someone without harming anyone).

Isis · Answer 2

b) we ought not to transplant baby Theresa's organs because it would involve using her merely as a means.

Explanation:

From section 1.2 of Rachels book which is an attempt to show that the argument we should not use people merely as a means holds true.

Certainly, we ought not to transplant baby Theresa's organs because it would involve using her merely as a means.

The above statement implies, it involves violating baby Theresa's autonomy through manipulation, trickery, deceit, or coercion and when we cannot violate her autonomy in such a way (because she has no autonomy), it may involve violating her interests or preferences.