We may believe that we are dying of a disease when, as a matter of fact, we may not be... Those opposing euthanasia have also argued that practicing euthanasia prevents the development of new cures and rules out unpracticed methods in saving a life. ... We should at least keep this option open, but euthanasia closes it off." ... The application of this to the question of euthanasia is fairly obvious. ... Why is euthanasia considered morally wrong by some people? ...

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Euthanasia is defined as the act of intentionally killing someone to relieve pain and suffering. If euthanasia is to benefit someone's life then I believe that there should be no distinction between active and passive euthanasia. ... The idea that active euthanasia will always be forbidden within society stems from the value of human life. If we were to allow euthanasia to be legalized then the sacredness of life will become unprotectable. ... But if death was intended, would it really matter if it were by active or passive euthanasia? ...

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Arguing for euthanasia I will present and evaluate the utilitarian perspective and arguing against euthanasia I will be exploring Kantian's perspective. ... Euthanasia is a Greek word and at the time the definition of euthanasia was 'a good death'. ... There are 4 segments that come under euthanasia for example voluntary, non-voluntary, active and passive euthanasia. ... Euthanasia would not be a moral act of universality. ... Arguments made for euthanasia are from a utilitarian perspective where a utilitarian believes that humans should maximize happiness and minimize suffer...

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Out to of the two moral issues the first is that of euthanasia. The definition of euthanasia is "the painless inducement of a quick death" (Kohl, Marvin) which is offered to us by Marvin Kohl. ... Many believe that it is an act of murder. Of those who believe this Ramón's brother is among them. ... The church believes that the right to take a life belongs only to god. ...

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With Pojman's example of the practice of a harsh euthanasia by the Eskimos, he goes further to explain that it is not the moral principle that causes the Eskimos to leave their elderly to starve, but the harsh environment. ... Were the tribes to live in a tropical or temperate environment where food is not so scarce this brand of euthanasia would not be practiced. ... Some can even be attributed to a necessity due to the situation, but not because they believe it is morally right and others can be clarified as contrasting beliefs, but not morality. In conclusion, I believe that cultural...

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The only difference that distinguishes murder, religious sacrifice and euthanasia is the intention. ... It is fair to say that the societal values are distinct in different cultures, but it would be a generalisation to assume that every individual believes in these of his society. ... Some philosophers have suggested that perhaps it is excessive to require proof for rationality, but it may be necessary to have sufficient evidence in order to be justified in believing anything . ...

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Although, religion, in time, has led to the beginning of science, religion and science cannot be categorized as what some believe to be similar. ... The objective of this paper is to illustrate why I believe religion and science should be taken for what each one is worth. ... I believe religion and science can co-exist on certain issues such as determining the beginning of our world and human life. ... For example Euthanasia and abortion do not sit well in the eyes of the Catholic Church. ...

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• Grade Level: High School