Debate on Euthanasia
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Debate on euthanasia
Introduction
Today we will discuss the dilemma of euthanasia. Euthanasia also known as mercy killing is a way of painlessly terminating one’s life with the "humane" motive of ending his suffering. There are different types of euthanasia: voluntary, non-voluntary, active or passive. * Euthanasia is passive when it merely allows the death of the individual. * Euthanasia is active when it brings about the death of the individual. * Voluntary euthanasia (euthanasia upon request) is performed with the consent of the individual. * Non-voluntary euthanasia is performed without the consent of the individual (“Without consent” does not imply “contrary to the wishes”). * Involuntary euthanasia is performed against the wishes of the individual.
The subject is controversial and we will confront the two points of view on the issue through this debate.
* The right to die as solution of suffering (the right to die VS the slippery slope argument)
Pro: Euthanasia can be described as the right of a competent, terminally ill person to avoid excruciating pain and embrace a timely and dignified death. It is a case of freedom of choice. Individuals have a right to die when life becomes excruciating or undignified. Euthanasia provides a way to relieve extreme pain. Moreover, the etymology of the word euthanasia comes from the Greek meaning “good death”. It is an adjective used to describe a successful death. I believe that allowing people to ‘die with dignity’ is kinder than forcing them to continue their lives with suffering.
Con: Yes, but legalizing any form of the practice is not the solution. First of all, it will lead to a slippery slope effect. Indeed, the acceptance of certain practices, such as physician-assisted suicide or voluntary euthanasia, will invariably lead to the acceptance or practice of concepts which
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Debate on euthanasia
Introduction
Today we will discuss the dilemma of euthanasia. Euthanasia also known as mercy killing is a way of painlessly terminating one’s life with the "humane" motive of ending his suffering. There are different types of euthanasia: voluntary, non-voluntary, active or passive. * Euthanasia is passive when it merely allows the death of the individual. * Euthanasia is active when it brings about the death of the individual. * Voluntary euthanasia (euthanasia upon request) is performed with the consent of the individual. * Non-voluntary euthanasia is performed without the consent of the individual (“Without consent” does not imply “contrary to the wishes”). * Involuntary euthanasia is performed against the wishes of the individual.
The subject is controversial and we will confront the two points of view on the issue through this debate.
* The right to die as solution of suffering (the right to die VS the slippery slope argument)
Pro: Euthanasia can be described as the right of a competent, terminally ill person to avoid excruciating pain and embrace a timely and dignified death. It is a case of freedom of choice. Individuals have a right to die when life becomes excruciating or undignified. Euthanasia provides a way to relieve extreme pain. Moreover, the etymology of the word euthanasia comes from the Greek meaning “good death”. It is an adjective used to describe a successful death. I believe that allowing people to ‘die with dignity’ is kinder than forcing them to continue their lives with suffering.
Con: Yes, but legalizing any form of the practice is not the solution. First of all, it will lead to a slippery slope effect. Indeed, the acceptance of certain practices, such as physician-assisted suicide or voluntary euthanasia, will invariably lead to the acceptance or practice of concepts which