Abayan, Shawn Lesnar R. Mrs.

Magdurulang
BSIT-1A
Activity 2: Making a Moral Decision
Following is a hypothetical example illustrating how people think or behave in the face of a dilemma.
Read the text and accomplish the tasks that follow.
Allan is dying of cancer and is in extreme pain. His brother, Dr. Frank, knows the agony that he is
going through and feels so much pity for him. Dr. Frank is aware that there is no hope for his brother
to live much longer, and that any time at any day, he will go. One day, Dr. Frank has witnessed
Allan's great discomfort and struggle. Wanting to end Allan's suffering, he is tempted to remove his
brother's life support. Dr. Frank is torn between his role as a brother and as doctor. He loves Allan
and wishes that his suffering would end. On the other hand, Dr. Frank faithfully adheres to medical
ethics.
A. Answer the following questions:

1. If you were Dr. Frank, what would you have done?

If I am Dr. Frank and my brother is suffering from extreme pain caused by cancer, and I am the one to
decide whether
2. Cite your reasons for your decision and identify the corresponding orientation
according to Kohlberg’s theory.

B. State the level of reasoning of the following hypothetical reasons for Dr. Frank’s
decision.

1. He could not have removed the life support because he believes in the value of human
life.
Answer:

2. He could have removed the life support because he loves his brother and prides him.
Answer:

3. He could not have removed the life support because he just wants to let things happen
as they come.
Answer:

4. He could not have removed the life support because he is afraid that he might be
stripped of his license to practice.
Answer: Level: Preconventional Morality

5. He could not have removed the life support because he is aware of society’s value.
Answer: Level: Conventional