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What are the different kinds of Euthanasia? voluntary active, voluntary passive, involuntary active, involuntary passive
main issue
morality of active euthanasia, should euthanasia be legalized?, physician assisted suicide
standard view
permits passive but rejects active
James Rachels
Challenged the standard view and was for active euthanasia. Said it was more humane, leads to decisions on irrelevant grounds, killing and allowing to die have no moral differences, most common arguments are invalid. Daniel Callahan
Said there was a major distinction between killing and allowing to die. Defended by metaphysical, moral, and medical
metaphysical
there is a difference in what nature does and what we do
moral
said there is no moral difference in killing and allowing to die because they are both wrong
medical
disease as cause of death can be cured by caring for the dying
Dan W. Brock
For active voluntary euthanasia. Individual self determination - individuals take responsibility for themselves, control how and when they die and Individual well being - continued life is no longer seen as a benefit, but now as a burden
Stephen G. Potts
Upheld standard view, against active, for passive. Had 9 risks of institutionalization
1. reduced pressure to improve treatment
won't spend time trying to find cures when there is the option of euthanasia
2.