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(a) In "Wanted, Dead or Alive? Kidney Transplantation in Inmates Awaiting Execution", Jacob M. Appel takes a particular view of whether death row inmates are entitled to transplants. As part of his essay, Appel discusses the idea of "social worth". Explain Appel's view and the argument for it.

(b) Appel discusses the idea of social worth. What does social worth refer to? Does Appel believe that a person's social worth should be relevant in deciding whether a death row inmate deserves a transplant? Explain.

(c) In "The Case for Allowing Kidney Sales", Janet Radcliffe-Richards (and others) offers an argument in support of the idea that a person should be allowed to sell his organs if he wants. Explain the argument.

(d) Radcliff-Richards considers an objection to this argument expressed as follows: "The commonest objection to kidney selling is expressed on behalf of the vendors [sellers of organs]: the exploited poor, who need to be protected against the greedy rich." Explain in your own words what the objection means. How does Radcliffe-Richards respond to the objection?

(e) "Rationing Schemes for Organ Transplantation" by George Annas, reviews several different ways scarce organs, such as livers or lungs, might be allocated to people who need them. Explain what they are. What approach does the author ultimately recommend and why? Explain.

(e) Do you think people should be able to sell their own organs? How do you think organs ought to be allocated? Explain.