Euthanasia - Is it ethical?

Euthanasia - Is it ethical?

1. Is it wrong for people not to have the option of being euthanized when faced under special circumstances?

   • Yes. It is wrong because its basically forcing "your" own choices on the individual and people are capable of making their own choices
     • The Theory of Existentialism
       • Concepts of Existentialism
       • Friedrich Nietzsche's Existential Theory

2. Is it morally wrong for medical professionals to euthanized their patient with their consent?

   • No. The medical professionals are just performing their own duties as a doctor and complying with their patient's needs
     • The Theory of Kantianism
       • The Categorical Imperative
       • Concept of Goodwill

3. Is euthanasia a reasonable interest for some who suffer?

   • Yes, it would be reasonable for those who suffer from an incurable disease, being in a "vegetable" stage or extreme pain
     • The Theory of Egoism
       • Descriptive Egoism
         • Psychological Egoism
       • Normative Egoism
         • Ethical Egoism
           • Conditional Egoism
         • Rational Egoism

4. Is euthanasia illogical?

   • No. Euthanasia can be justified in many ways (i.e. its ok to euthanized one who is in a coma that he/she will very unlikely be awake from)
     • David Hume's Moral Theory
       • The Treatise of Human Nature Book III: Of Morals
       • Enquiry Concerning the Principle of Morals

5. Does euthanasia defy the morale of society?

   • Yes because regardless of whatever the reason maybe, its still the act of "killing" someone
     • The Theory of Virtue Ethics
       • The Principles of Virtue Ethics
       • Concept of Cardinal Ethics
         • James F Keenan's Interpretation of Cardinal Ethics