Euthanasia Flashcards
1
Q
Can’t be alive but not a person, but need certain things for wellbeing:
A
Grisez or Boyle - rejects euthanasia
2
Q
Life is valuable but not obliged to prolong it:
A
Maguire - says makes us property of god if we can’t control our own life (free will links)
3
Q
Quality over length/sanctity:
A
Singer
4
Q
On matters that don’t concern others, autonomy is absolute:
A
John Stuart Mill
5
Q
Active and passive euthanasia are same, or passive is worse
A
Rachels - passive is even worse as it’s prolonged and may not be painless
6
Q
Consciousness determines quality of life:
A
Glover
7
Q
It’s not a slippery slope, look at the Netherlands:
A
Kuhse
