
Richard Weikart: Medicine’s Descent From Healing to Killing
Intelligent Design the Future
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Ethics of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
This chapter examines the ethical implications of euthanasia and assisted suicide, focusing on common justifications and the significance of personal autonomy. It challenges the notion that pain is the primary motive for such choices, emphasizing the roles of loneliness and the need for supportive relationships, while contrasting modern attitudes with historical beliefs.
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