Euthanasia

• What does the moral acceptability of euthanasia depend on?

  It depends on the view of the value of life.
• What does the strong sanctity of life view claim?

  Only God has the right to end life.
• Why do conservative Catholics and Protestants support the strong sanctity of life principle?

  It is justified by the Bible.
• What does the sixth commandment state?

  Thou shalt not murder.
• What does 1 Corinthians 6:19 imply about the body?

  The body is sacred and belongs to God.
• What does Genesis 9:6 indicate about taking life?

  It deserves the ultimate penalty.
• What do proponents of the weak sanctity of life principle argue?

  Other biblical principles should also be considered.
• What is a criticism of the strong sanctity of life view?

  It allows unnecessary suffering and lacks compassion.
• How do proponents of quality of life view euthanasia?

  It is a valid ethical consideration.
• Who believes quality of life is important in euthanasia?

  Peter Singer.
• What does Peter Singer recommend for babies with low quality of life?

  Non-voluntary euthanasia.
• What are Peter Singer's criteria for personhood?

  Rationality and self-consciousness.
• How does Singer differentiate between 'humans' and 'persons'?

  Humans are species members; persons are rational beings.
• What does Singer argue about killing someone?

  It deprives them of the life they want.
• Why does Singer believe euthanasia is not wrong if requested by a competent adult?

  They do not want to continue living.
• What is Fisher's slippery slope argument against quality of life euthanasia?

  Euthanasia extends to more people over time.
• What example does Fisher use to illustrate his argument?

  Legalization of euthanasia for babies in Holland.
• What concern does Fisher raise about vulnerable people and euthanasia?

  They might feel pressured to die.
• What does Fisher argue about Western culture's values?

  It values success and self-sufficiency.
• What controversy occurred in Canada in 2022 regarding euthanasia?

  People applied for euthanasia due to poverty.
• What do advocates for euthanasia believe they represent?

  Compassion for suffering individuals.
• How does Singer respond to Fisher's argument about vulnerable people?

  Euthanasia does not target vulnerable individuals.
• What statistic does Singer provide about euthanasia in Oregon?

  Only one in three thousand deaths are by euthanasia.
• What does Singer argue about genetic screening and euthanasia rates?

  Non-voluntary euthanasia numbers dropped significantly.
• What conclusion can be drawn from Fisher's points about euthanasia?

  They highlight societal support issues, not euthanasia itself.
• What is autonomy in the context of euthanasia?

  Freedom to make one's own choices.
• What are the two approaches to autonomy?

  Deontological and consequentialist.
• What is Nozick's principle of 'self-ownership'?

  People have property rights over their lives.
• What downside does Nozick's approach to autonomy have?

  People may choose euthanasia for short-sighted reasons.
• How does Singer's view on autonomy differ from Nozick's?

  He prioritizes long-term well-being over autonomy.
• What influence did Mill have on Singer's view of autonomy?

  He justified the autonomy principle through political liberalism.
• What is Fisher's argument against consequentialist autonomy?

  It leads to a slippery slope of euthanasia cases.
• How can a consequentialist view of autonomy be made coherent?

  By pairing it with rationality.
• What does Fletcher argue about the Bible's role in ethics?

  It is not a legalistic rules book.
• How does situation ethics apply to euthanasia?

  It judges based on maximizing agape.
• What would Fletcher consider wrong regarding euthanasia?

  Pressuring someone into euthanasia for selfish reasons.
• What is a criticism of situation ethics regarding love?

  Love is subjective and varies by opinion.
• How does agape differ from general love?

  Agape involves selfless love for others.
• What is a potential issue with the subjective nature of love in ethics?

  It can lead to unethical decisions.
• What do Fletcher and Robinson argue about humanity's maturity?

  Humanity has become more educated and self-controlling.