Last week's exploration of kidney donation sparked fascinating discussions about sacrifice, risk, and moral obligation. The responses ranged from unwavering commitment to thoughtful hesitation, each revealing different aspects of how we navigate the tension between self-preservation and altruism. This week, Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions presents us with two compelling variations that probe even … Continue reading Question of the Week #446
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Question of the Week #445
In our ongoing exploration of life's profound ethical questions, we tackle another thought-provoking scenario from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions. This week's question cuts to the heart of sacrifice, obligation, and the boundaries of personal responsibility: Someone close to you will die in a few months unless you donate one of your kidneys to … Continue reading Question of the Week #445
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Justin arrived late to the party. He usually arrived late to things. He did it on purpose. He was hoping for a spot in the yearbook as the senior who was most likely to show up late to graduation. He could have gone for friendliest or class clown, but those awards seemed too obvious. He … Continue reading Operation
Question of the Week #67
Without your kidney as a transplant, someone close to you will die within one month. The odds that you will survive the operation are only 50 percent, but should you survive you would be certain of a normal life expectancy. Would you consent to the operation? Uh... How close are we talking? If it's a … Continue reading Question of the Week #67
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Justin arrived late to the party. He usually arrived late to things. He did it on purpose. He was hoping for a spot in the yearbook as the senior who was most likely to show up late to graduation. He could have gone for friendliest or class clown, but those awards seemed too obvious. He … Continue reading Operation
The Confusing Middle 