When Self-Determination Runs Amok Analysis
On the other hand, in the article When Self-Determination Runs Amok by Callahan, he explores the concept of active and passive euthanasia, but for him it’s not so much of an ethical debate – as it is for Rachels – but rather divides his theory into three parts.
First, he speaks about the legitimate conditions under which an individual may kill another. Secondly, he speaks about meaning and limits of self determination, arguing that this type of view only leads to a "idiosyncratic view of the good life" (Callahan,
1992:52). Thirdly the claim such issues make upon the institution of medicine. For the author making a doctor use his or her knowledge and skills to satisfy a patient’s personal idea of the good life is not right. Instead, he thinks
First, he speaks about the legitimate conditions under which an individual may kill another. Secondly, he speaks about meaning and limits of self determination, arguing that this type of view only leads to a "idiosyncratic view of the good life" (Callahan,
1992:52). Thirdly the claim such issues make upon the institution of medicine. For the author making a doctor use his or her knowledge and skills to satisfy a patient’s personal idea of the good life is not right. Instead, he thinks