Euthanasia

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What is the difference between non-voluntary euthanasia and involuntary euthanasia?
Non-voluntary is when people cannot make the decision for themselves (e.g. in a persistent vegetative state, or newborn) and involuntary is when it is against their will.
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Why might some people think that it is acceptable to euthanise a dog but not a grandparent?
Because of beliefs about the sanctity of human life in comparison with other animal life.
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Who wrote the book Causing Death and Saving Lives?
Jonathan Glover.
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How might followers of natural law apply the principle of double effect when making decisions about euthanasia?
If the main aim of the treatment is to relieve pain but the side-effect is shortening life then this is acceptable.
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What is a 'slippery slope' argument?
The argument that if something is allowed in a few cases, soon it will become unstoppable.
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Why might some people think that making euthanasia illegal discriminates against disabled people?
Because able-bodied people have the choice to commit suicide but some disabled people are not physically able to make that same choice without help.
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Who wrote the book Situation Ethics?
Joseph Fletcher.
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What is the name for unconditional love that is at the centre of a situation ethics approach?
Agape.
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Which primary precepts of natural law are sen as inconsistent with allowing euthanasia?
To protect life, live in society and love God.
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What does the expression 'sanctity of life' mean?
That life is holy, sacred and special.
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Which medieval thinker was a profound influence on natural law ethics?
Aquinas.
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What does it mean to call euthanasia an 'apparent good'?
In contrasts with a real good- it seems to be good at first sight but there are hidden problems with it.
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