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Applied Discussion 3 Applying Virtue Ethics_Ethics Online

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Q In this Module, you have learned about Virtue Ethics and spent time thinking about an article written on your applied ethics topic from the perspective of a virtue ethicist. In your initial post, you must do the following: 1. Clearly explain the author’s position on your topic (animal rights, euthanasia, or global poverty). This should be formatted like a thesis statement (e.g. Slote believes that it is wrong to....). 2. Clearly explain the author's reasons in support of this position. Make sure to do so well enough that your classmates who are working on another topic understand the author’s argument as well as how it counts as an argument from a virtue ethical perspective. 3. Then, state whether you agree with the author’s conclusion and explain why or why not.

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The topic of euthanasia has never been an easy one, mostly because of the ethical dilemma attached to it, and also because it is a matter of life and death. Baier, in her discussion, speaks about virtues, which are a part of human nature and trait. She mentions the importance of trust between people as an essential factor for building a relationship of acceptance. Trust is a crucial factor, according to Baier, and in terms of the relationship between healthcare professionals and patients, it is even more necessary.