Discussion Essay

The issues inherent in determining when life begins or death occurs appear to be impossibly complex. Yet, there is value in attempting to make the distinction between life and death, especially within the context of ethical decision making.

Discuss how the author uses the concept of ’Awareness’ to address the issue of whether a body is ‘one of us.’ Delineate some essential issues (Ex. how a fetus with no awareness is different than a ‘brain dead’ patient.)

At least 300 words.

Not too wordy please. Simple sentences.

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Awareness

The appropriate and ideal definition of the period during which life begins and when death occurs has often been elusivein many aspects. Particularly so, it influences debates on issues such as abortion and assisted patient suicide topics,

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