When should you break a promise? - Sarah Stroud and Michael Vazquez
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DownloadFor decades, Yvonne and Zaina have been happily married
and co-leading a non-profit developing a cure for a life-threatening disease.
This work is largely funded by profits from a successful company Yvonne founded.
But one day the couple is involved in a tragic car accident,
and Yvonne is rushed to the hospital.
The doctors can only do so much, and on her deathbed,
Yvonne asks Zaina to promise her two things.
First, she wants Zaina to continue using the company’s funds
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Key Vocabulary (15)
A matter is a subject, situation, or problem that you are thinking about or dealing with. It can also refer to the physical substance that everything in the universe is made of.
This word describes something that is correct, accurate, or based on facts. It is also used to talk about actions that are morally good or socially acceptable.
"That's the right answer to the question."
Grammar in This Video
"If you've benefited from this social practice, then justice requires you to upho..."
"Given these new circumstances, should Zaina continue keeping these promises?"
"For decades, Yvonne and Zaina have been happily married"
"Additionally, after years of mourning, Zaina has finally entered a new relations..."
"For example, philosopher Tim Scanlon argues that promising is essentially about..."
"it seems like Zaina’s decision only affects herself, right?"
"pharmaceutical companies are likely to cure this disease"
"For example, philosopher Tim Scanlon argues"
"And even if they do, shouldn’t Zaina’s decision"
