Essays on Euthanasia

ROGERIAN ARGUMENT Is it right to “justifiably kill” people? This is the question that is commonly associated with euthanasia. However, the dilemma is much deeper than this simple question. There are two types of euthanasia, passive and active. Passive euthanasia is the process of allowing…

The right to life is not a right simply to exist. It is right to live with maximum quality and value. Death is the opposite of life, but the process of dying is part of life. It may not be an explicitly mentioned right but…

Some people are thinking that Euthanasia is another name for suicide but when we look at deeper things are more complicated than that. Euthanasia can only be done under medical supervision and with a testament approved by a lawyer. There are countless debates about whether…

 Many people are living with disabilities and illnesses that affect their way of living. Illnesses and disabilities that stop them from being able to move around or carry out basic daily tasks that most people take for granted. There are people that can’t even breathe…

Euthanasia is the termination of an extremely ill person’s life to end the suffering that the illness may be causing them. There are two main types of euthanasia: active and passive. Active euthanasia is when a doctor or a nurse gives a patient medicine that…

Do you feel as if it’s a crime to grant the wishes of a loved one who is in pain or dying? Euthanasia is illegal in a multitude of countries. If someone you love is suffering from a terminal illness, this means that they would…

The debate on euthanasia is often polarised. In order to provide an opportunity for in-depth study, and to highlight the knowledge that actually exists in the form of research, the State Medical-Ethics Council has published a knowledge summary. There are many claims in the death…

What is the definition of an ‘act of human kindness”? Would you help or assist someone who is suffering tremendously end their life? Evelyn Marten did, and for that she was ruthlessly prosecuted over a period of two and a half years. For committing acts…

Ethics is defined as whilst morality is defined as. The diversity of viewpoints on the bio-medical issue of euthanasia is strikingly reflected in the public opinions of religions. Despite the recognition of moral dilemmas demanding well-discerned judgements to achieve the most favourable outcomes, Christianity and…

Introduction Plato was a philosopher during the fifth century BCE. He was an understudy of Socrates and later instructed Aristotle. He established the Academy, a scholarly program which many consider being the first Western university. Plato composed numerous philosophical writings. He devoted his life to…

Many large topics that affect people on a global scale are usually found plastered across social media and many major news outlets resulting in enormous debates and arguments all over the world. Euthanasia, the Greek word for “Good death” is one of the most controversial…

Introduction This issue is a very strong subject today in the medical world. Terminally ill patients are allowed the right to die with dignity. When I say die worth dignity let me clarify exactly what I mean. When a person has a terminal illness, generally…

Mercy killing, from the Greek word meaning “easy death”, is the practice of helped suicide with the plan/purpose of relieving pain and suffering. Mercy killing is also known as mercy killing. Like all things that deal with life and death, it has been a (something…

A common global theme, particularly throughout the Western world suggests that murder or intentional harm toward another individual is wrong. The term itself is surrounded by controversy as morals and ethical standards are used loosely within a society. That is, while there are general standards…

Euthanasia Euthanasia is the act whereby a physician can deliberately end the life of a patient with the intention of relieving them the pain or the suffering they are going through, as they are ailing. Different countries have different laws regarding euthanasia and their school…