Category: Euthanasia

The question of euthanasia creates numerous debates because of diverse views and opinions regarding the value and meaning of human life. Some critics admit that it is simply not true that human life is so absolutely sacred that people may never under any circumstances take a persons life or, to put it more neutrally, bring…

Euthanasia can be defined as the intentional or deliberate intervention of killing a person to relieve pain or agony or in case of a terminal illness. This is particularly done by physicians under the patients approval or consent and is considered humane euthanasia. Euthanasia could either be non-voluntary, which is illegal in every nation since…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Many consider the preservation of life to be the higher purpose of humanitys existence. Thousands of doctors graduating each year take an oath to use their considerable skills to assist those in pain and prolong their existence by all means possible. However, the question of survival…

The ethicality of euthanasia is a controversial issue in the philosophy of medicine, ethics, law, and other disciplines connected to the notions of death and the right to it. Euthanasia has divided people into two main camps  those who see it as a crime against God or some higher institution and those who see…

One of the more controversial subjects in the medical field and elsewhere for many years has been the question of euthanasia, otherwise known as mercy killing or assisted suicide. Those who support the practice feel strongly that the individual freedoms of choice we enjoy during our lifetimes should also extend to apply to our choices…

Table of Contents Introduction Theory explanation Theory application Objection Conclusion References Introduction Euthanasia is one of the most disputable questions of the modern age which are given great attention in terms of the increased importance of humanistic values and reconsideration of the value of human life. There are vigorous debates related to the possibility of…

The attitude and approach toward euthanasia have always been complicated since the discussion of euthanasia itself can become extremely controversial. While some people perceive it as a suicide, others believe that euthanasia is the only way out of a difficult, unsolvable, and painful situation. Another problem arises when the public and the media confuse two…

Table of Contents Introduction Positive aspects of Euthanasia Negative aspects of Euthanasia Conclusion Recommendations References Introduction Euthanasia is referred to as a practice where someone is killed basically in the argument of merciful grounds so as to bring to an end the sufferings of patients who may have been ill for a long time. Euthanasia…

Table of Contents Arguments in Support Arguments Against Concluding Remarks References Regardless of the context or setting, the topic of euthanasia has always been a controversial one. On the one hand, its proponents argued that euthanasia could be a solution for people diagnosed with terminal diseases that want to avoid the pain and suffering associated…

Introduction The present paper looks into the issue of physician- or doctor-assisted suicide or euthanasia from several perspectives. It neutrally brings forward the arguments put forth by both the proponents and opponents of this act. In the last section of the paper, an evaluation of the entire argument is made. Personal opinion of the authors…