2.2.2 The Value of Human Life

• The quality of life perspective judges human life based on well-being and fulfillment.

  True
• What is the key idea of the quality of life perspective?

  Well-being and fulfillment
• The sanctity of life perspective believes that human life has value simply by virtue of being human
• The inherent dignity of human life emphasizes its intrinsic worth, which is not dependent on external factors
• The sanctity of life perspective believes all human life is sacred and should be protected
• What is the source of value for religious perspectives on human life?

  Gift from God
• Secular perspectives on human life may prioritize quality of life over inherent worth.

  True
• The sanctity of life view believes in protecting life regardless of circumstances.


  True
• Arrange the following ethical dilemmas in order of increasing complexity:

  1️⃣ Debates around abortion

  2️⃣ Discussions on euthanasia

  3️⃣ End-of-life decisions
• What is the key idea of religious perspectives on human life?

  Intrinsic value and inherent dignity
• Secular perspectives on the value of human life often focus on the overall well-being, health, and fulfillment of a person's existence
• What is the term used to describe the inherent dignity and worth of human life from a religious perspective?

  Human dignity
• What does the quality of life view focus on when assessing the value of human life?

  External factors
• How does the sanctity of life view define the value of human life?

  Sacred and should be protected
• What are some ethical dilemmas arising from the tension between the sanctity of life and quality of life perspectives?

  Euthanasia, abortion
• What is the key idea of the sanctity of life perspective regarding human dignity?

  Human life has intrinsic value
• The conflict between religious and secular views on human life can lead to ethical dilemmas.


  True
• Religious perspectives emphasize that human life has intrinsic value
• The sanctity of life view emphasizes that human life has inherent dignity
• The sanctity of life view believes human life has value regardless of its quality.


  True
• The inherent dignity of human life is rooted in its intrinsic value
• Religious perspectives on human life may conflict with secular views because they judge the value of life based on external factors.

  False
• Religious perspectives on human life always value life regardless of its quality.


  True
• The sanctity of life perspective may not consider individual circumstances when making ethical decisions.

  True
• The quality of life perspective judges the value of human life based on health, happiness, and the ability to live a meaningful existence
• The sanctity of life perspective may lead to policies that aim to preserve life in all cases, regardless of quality of life.


  True
• What does the phrase "value of human life" refer to?

  Inherent worth of human existence
• What does the sanctity of life view consider as intrinsic to human life?

  Inherent worth
• The sanctity of life view sees human worth as absolute.


  True
• Religious perspectives on human life often emphasize the sanctity of life view, which believes in inherent worth and human dignity
• What does the sanctity of life view emphasize about human life?

  All life is sacred
• What is the focus of the quality of life view on human life?

  Overall well-being
• What is a potential conflict between the sanctity of life and quality of life views?

  Judging life by external factors
• What does the inherent dignity of human life refer to?

  Intrinsic worth of every human
• Religious perspectives often emphasize that human life is a gift from God.


  True
• What is the belief that all human life is sacred and has inherent worth called?

  Sanctity of life
• Match the perspective with an example:

  Religious ↔️ Catholic teachings

  Secular ↔️ Utilitarian philosophy
• The sanctity of life view emphasizes the belief that human life has inherent worth and dignity by virtue of being human
• Match the perspective with an example:

  Sanctity of Life ↔️ Pro-life movements

  Quality of Life ↔️ End-of-life decisions
• The sanctity of life view may conflict with the quality of life view because it does not consider external factors.

  True