Euthanasia Flashcards
What does euthanasia mean?
Bringing about the death of a person in a painless and gentle way for their benefit. Sometimes referred to as mercy killing.
What did the philosopher Epicetus think about euthanasia?
He thought that both euthanasia and suicide were acceptable options for people who thought that they no longer had any quality of life .
What did Socrates say about death?
It is nothing bad, is nothing fearful, is preferable to incurable disease and will be a great gain for the inflicted individual.
Why did natural law argue against euthanasia?
It goes against the primary precept of self preservation.
What does the hippocratic oath say?
I will use my power to help the sick to the best of my ability and judgement; I will abstain from harming or wronging any man by it,”
What does Kant argue about euthanasia?
Human reasoning and individual conscience should be used as a primary source of moral descion making however he ended up agreeing that euthanasia and suicide is immoral.
