Philosophy – Movie Review – Final Paper

Million Dollar Morality

Watching the movie, “Million Dollar Baby” provides us with a unique opportunity to observe and evaluate many different types of moral dilemmas; applying the required analysis, using the ethical theories that you have been learning. 1) Please make whatever efforts are necessary to watch the entire movie, Million Dollar Baby (2004) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Million_Dollar_Baby (Links to an external site.); it’s available on many online outlets, such as Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and iTunes; and, 2) then, be prepared to answer the questions below.

As you are writing your essay, please remember that this is an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the terms and concepts that you have learned throughout this semester. I will ask you several general questions that allow you to provide detailed and thoughtful responses. It is my hope that you will take the opportunity to objectively study this movie, Million Dollar Baby, while still enjoying it. Learning truly can be enjoyable; let’s give it a try here by answering the following questions:

Please and define the four ethical theories discussed throughout this semester. Please describe both the moral correctness and incorrectness of euthanasia, under Utilitarian and Deontology theories.

Did Maggie (Hillary Swank) die as a result of Euthanasia? Please explain what “euthanasia” is. as defined in the article, Rule Utilitarianism and Euthanasia, and why you believe she did (or did not) die by Euthanasia.

Did Frankie (Clint Eastwood) kill her or let her die, as discussed in the article, Justifying Physician-Assisted Deaths? How does the example about Mr. Mafia, in the article (pp. 86-87), apply to Frankie (Clint Eastwood)?
How does the story about Dr. Kevorkian and his patient, Adkins, in the article Justifying Physician-Assisted Deaths, apply to the Maggie (Hillary Swank) and Frankie (Clint Eastwood)?

Please describe the moral correctness or incorrectness of Frankie (Clint Eastwood), as evaluated using the Virtue Ethics and Feminism theories that we have discussed this semester.

How does the family of Maggie (Hillary Swank) represent one of the primary concerns with Euthanasia, as discussed in the class readings?

Please define the concept of Autonomy. Also, please provide specific examples of how this concept applies to Maggie (Hillary Swank) and any other characters in the movie.

Please provide any other observations that you wish to share regarding this movie; either concerns, favorite parts, or new understandings. There are many different relationships and, thus, moral dilemmas throughout the movie.
THE PAPER: Your final product should be a minimum of 3-5 pages in length, due on Dec 5th, 2020, NLT midnight. You will be graded for the overall product, so be sure to provide detailed and complete analysis. You can write this paper in short-answer responses, or essay format of your choice – DOUBLE-SPACED. Please make sure that the response to each question is easily and clearly distinguishable. You have plenty of time to complete this assignment. So, please take the time to fully respond to each question. Remember, this is a critical portion of your final grade – 40 percent. Moreover, take a test or writing and essay is a extremely important step in the learning process.