moral and ethical aspects

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of animal testing.

Goes inside the intensive care unit of one of New York's largest hospitals to examine the reality of modern, medicalized death and offer a portrait of patients who face the prospect of dying in ways they might not have imagined.

Explores questions related to animal rights, discussing the status of animals in relation to people, whether animals should have legal rights, and the ethics of using animals for food, and for experimentation.

Addresses some of the issues surrounding the debate over abortion in various areas of the world.

Examines what goes into the cost of prisons.

Discusses what stem cells are, where are they from, and what they possibly could accomplish and discusses the ethical and moral debates on their use and the legal ruling thus far.

Explores reproductive technology, discussing the religious viewpoint, history of eugenics, genetic engineering, egg and sperm donation, and more.

Provides different viewpoints on the assisted suicide debate, including from politicians, courts, advocates, media, and ordinary people.

A collection of articles selected from the New York Times that examines the legal battles, the historical context, and the personal stories, and various perspectives and conflicts surrounding the issue of assisted suicide.

An exploration of abortion that examines the history of the debate in America, discusses moral and constitutional issues, addresses its long-term effects, and includes personal perspectives on the termination of a pregnancy.