Philosophy 230
Study Questions, Baum, "To Comfort Always," and "Dialysis for a Prisoner of War"

1.  Summarize briefly the main ethical and policy considerations that Baum discusses both for and
       against physician participation in executions.

2.  What ultimate conclusion does Baum reach on this matter?  How does he defend this view?
       What is the most serious objection that someone could raise against this view?

3.  Explain briefly the moral question at issue in the dialysis case.  What conclusion do you draw
       in this case, and what reasons would you offer to defend that view?