Normative vs. Metaethics

What is right, what is wrong, and why?”

• Specific moral assertions
• Specific moral judgments regarding moral truths in metaethics.

Met ethics

“What could we mean by ‘right,’ what could we mean by ‘wrong,’ and what could be a proper kind of answer to the question, ‘why is that right?'”

• What is the metaphysical status of moral claims? What could they signify? What is their fundamental essence?
• Do moral truths exist? What constitutes something as a moral truth? How can we acquire knowledge of moral truths?

Evolving trends of Applied Ethics in the context of Bio-ethics

Every branch of ethics faces distinct challenges in modern times. With technological advancements allowing humans to intervene in matters of life and death, previously associated with divine ethics, we encounter diverse and complex ethical dilemmas. In the following discussion, I will delve into applied ethics and explore specific issues in detail.

One recent case that highlights these concerns is the practice of surrogate motherhood in Anand, Gujarat. Anand, known for institutions like IRMA and Amul, has gained attention for the exploitation of impoverished women by foreign couples seeking surrogacy services. These women are often left without adequate post-delivery counseling, and the contractual agreements they enter into are highly unjustifiable. Unfortunately, due to their vulnerable financial situations, these individuals are easily deceived and manipulated.