In order to judge whether an act of either killing or letting die is justified or unjustified, we need to know information about:
A) The actor's motive
B) The act's consequences
C) The patient's preferences
D) The circumstances
E) All of the above

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Each of these factors (the actor's motive, the act's consequences, the patient's preferences, and the circumstances) plays a crucial role in ethically evaluating actions related to killing or letting die. Understanding the full context, including motives, outcomes, individual preferences, and situational specifics, is essential for making a justified assessment.

In Order to Judge Whether an Act of Either Killing