The "What is morality?" chapter from The Elements of Moral Philosophy chapter had three main cases: baby Theresa, Jody and Mary, and Tracey Lattimer. Here are two discussion prompts about those cases.

What was the parent's argument about what should be done about Baby Theresa? What was their conclusion? What were their reasons or premises?

What was the hospital's and doctors' main argument about what should be done about Jody and Mary? What was their conclusion? What were their reasons or premises?

What was the argument (or arguments) given against what Robert Lattimer did to Tracey? What was his conclusion? What were his reasons or premises?

In general, according to Rachels, what do you need to do to engage moral arguments? What's his "minimal conception of morality"?

What are some of the basic facts about racial health disparities for African-American's health, compared to White Americans? Why are they ethically significant?