Euthanasia Flashcards
Voluntary euthanasia
a person’s death is directly caused by another person with the person’s consent.
Non-voluntary euthanasia
a person’s death is directly caused by another person without the person’s consent.
Passive euthanasia
when life sustaining treatment is withdrawn thereby leading to death (‘letting nature take its course’)
Assisted suicide
a person dies asa direct result of their own voluntary action but with the help of another person.
Why was Jack Kevorkian so controversial?
He created a suicide machine whereby he helped people to end their lives.
What does Jack Kevorkian say about autonomy?
‘the highest principle in medical ethics…is personal autonomy’
Tony Nicklinson’s case
He suffered a stroke leaving him with locked in syndrome.
He lost his case when wanting to end hi life so he decided to starve himself.
What quote from Genesis influences ideas on the sanctity of life?
‘so God created mankind in his own image’
What is the story of Abraham and Isaac?
God commands Abraham to sacrifice his son.
When going to kill his son, God replaces him with a lamb.
Shows the value of human life and how God would never ask anyone to take the life of another.
