1. Absolutism and relativism
Genetic Engineering
War and Peace
Euthanasia
Abortion
Natural Law
Kantian Ethics
Utilitarian Ethics
Religious Ethics
Absolutism and relativism
Start with revision booklet – crossword, key terms, grid, past papers

2. What is genetic engineering?
Your booklet describes three main types:
Human genetic engineering (four categories)
Animal genetic engineering
GM crops
Booklets, p
Explain each type of genetic engineering
and the ethical issues it involves
Pictures, symbols, key words

3. Genetic Engineering Medical Ethics, p.86-95
Why is embryo research thought to be necessary?
Explain the main findings of the Warnock Report (1984)
Argue for and against the strong sanctity of life approach
Explain Peter Singer’s approach to the issues raised by embryo research

4. Which response is best? Why?
Ethical issue
‘Genetic engineering is a good thing because it helps to cure diseases.’
Absolutist responses
Natural Law
Kantian Ethics
Relativist responses
Utilitarianism
Situation Ethics
Which response is best? Why?

5. DVD Medical Ethics: IVF What is IVF?
What religious concerns does it raise?
What ethical concerns does it raise?