Introduction

There are 4 different “moral arguments” that help to explain views on healthcare provision. Below is a brief definition of each.

• Utilitarian moral argument: to maximize the good and minimize the bad.
• Egalitarian moral argument: to act on the principle that all people are created equal.
• Contractarian moral argument: to act on the value of fairness (without bias).
• Libertarian moral argument: to act on the value of freedom.

Your Tasks

Task 1- Original Post

• Respond to the following questions:
  • How would you explain access to healthcare and healthcare coverage as an individual’s right?
    • You will need specify at least one of the above moral arguments in answering this question. (10 points, 3 for specifying and explaining at least one moral argument)
  • In what ways is healthcare a privilege (whether actual or perceived)? (6 points)
• The post must be at least 250 words. (2 points)
• Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. (2points)