presentation on euthanasia
Post on 20-Aug-2015
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The scissors and the
cutting of the rose are
symbolic. If you would
mind cutting the beautiful flower, would you not think twice before
ending a life???
Active euthanasia entails the use of lethal substances or forces, such as giving a lethal injection, to kill and is the most controversial means.
Difference between active and passive
euthanasia
Passive euthanasia entails the withholding of common treatments, such as antibiotics, necessary for the continuance of life Passive euthanasia entails the withholding of common treatments, such as antibiotics, necessary for the continuance of life
Passive euthanasia entails the withholding of common treatments, such as antibiotics, necessary for the continuance of life
Proponents of euthanasia
say….
1> right to self determination 2> death is better than to suffer.
3> no difference between passive and active euthanasia.
4> permission won’t lead to unacceptable consequences.
Opponents of euthanasia counter
1> not all deaths are painful.
2> alternatives, like stopping active treatment are available.
3> moral difference between active and passive euthanasia.
4> legalising it will lead to unacceptable consequences.
that is what
people had to
say when asked about
whether they
would prefer
Euthanasia
throughout Asia..
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