Posted by Dr. G on March 19, 1998 at 16:51:39:
In Reply to: Case Study 1 - question 2 posted by Peggy on March 19, 1998 at 16:25:13:
: What ethical rule or principle did you use?
Peggy is correct. You all used the utilitarian approach in making this decision whether you realized it or not. You all chose the mother since you believed more people were better served by her living - the greatest good for the greatest number.