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.
• How does Genesis 9:6 relate to the value of life?

  It links life’s value to being created in God's image.
• 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.
• What does the quality of life refer to?

  How happy or unhappy a life is.
• 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 to continue.
• Why is voluntary euthanasia not wrong according to Singer?

  Because the person does not want to live.
• What does Fisher's slippery slope argument suggest?

  Euthanasia may extend to more people over time.
• What concern does Fisher raise about vulnerable people and euthanasia?

  They may feel pressured to die.
• How does Fisher view Western cultural values in relation to euthanasia?

  They may lead vulnerable people to feel like failures.
• What controversy occurred in Canada in 2022 regarding euthanasia?

  People applied for euthanasia due to poverty.
• What is the valid ethical approach according to Fisher regarding euthanasia?

  Changing society, not allowing euthanasia.
• How does Singer respond to Fisher's argument about vulnerable people?

  He states euthanasia does not target vulnerable groups.
• What statistic does Singer provide about euthanasia in Oregon?

  One in three thousand deaths are by euthanasia.
• What does genetic screening allow mothers to do?

  Know if their baby has a condition before birth.
• 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?


  The 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 is not absolutist about autonomy.
• What influence did Mill have on Singer's view of autonomy?

  Mill's philosophy justified the autonomy principle.
• What does Fisher argue about the slippery slope of autonomy?

  It leads to extending euthanasia to all cases.
• How can a consequentialist view of autonomy avoid slippery slope issues?

  By pairing autonomy with rationality.
• What is Fletcher's view of the Bible?

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

  Euthanasia can be morally good if it maximizes agape.
• What would Fletcher think about euthanasia if someone is pressured into it?

  He would think it wrong to allow euthanasia.
• What is a criticism of situation ethics regarding love?

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

  Agape involves selfless love for others.
• What is Barclay's criticism of people's loving nature?

  People can act selfishly when given power.
• What do Fletcher and Robinson argue about humanity's maturity?

  Humanity has become more mature and educated.
• What does Barclay believe about granting freedom to people?

  It may lead to selfish or cruel actions.