euthanasia Flashcards
where is euthanasia legal?
Belgium
what is sanctity of life?
only God can give and take life
what is quality of life?
that ones happiness is most important
what are the three types of euthanasia?
voluntary , non-voluntary , passive
what is the slippery slope argument?
allowing one action will cause lots to be allowed causing negative outcomes
what is Singers personhood?
a person is someone that has rationality and consciousness , anything else is just a human species
what is an example that can be used to show love is subjective?
the euthanasia of people by the Nazis
what does the catholic church believe of euthanasia?
that it is only acceptable if it is following the doctrine of double effect
what would Aquinas believe?
bad goes against primary precept to preserve human life
what does Mills political liberalism state?
that the individual should decide
what would Fletcher think?
good if it follows agape
what does Barclay think?
that humans can be selfish in their decision making
