Strengths

• Recognizing and respecting individual autonomy is crucial in acknowledging the inherent dignity and personhood of individuals
• Granting autonomy allows individuals to make decisions based on their assessment of their quality of life
• Upholding individual autonomy aligns with the principle of maximizing overall happiness
• In the context of medical ethics, the sanctity of life might be seen as an impediment to modernising
• Supporters of self-ownership often contend that individuals are morally responsible for their actions
• Allowing people to make decisions about their own lives, including death, can contribute to their well-being and satisfaction
• The religious concept of sanctity of life has no meaning in the twenty-first century
• Supporters of self-ownership argue that individuals have the right to control their own bodies, lives, and decisions
• The concept of self-ownership is tied to the idea that individuals possess inherent dignity and fundamental rights
• Utilitarianism, a consequential ethical theory, focuses on the greatest overall happiness
• Complete autonomy are the owner and decisions made by
• Situation ethics might argue that allowing autonomy, especially in end-of-life decisions, is an expression of love and compassion towards individuals who are suffering
• Situation ethics in medical ethics

  Advocates for a flexible approach to morality based on the particular context and circumstances, may support a decision to shift focus towards palliative care in certain scenarios
• The secularization of society has led to a shift away from religious dogma in ethical considerations
• Utilitarianism in medical ethics

  Emphasis on minimizing overall suffering, proponents might argue for the ethical justification of euthanasia or the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments to prioritize the patient's well-being
• Healthcare provider embracing the sanctity of life and agape

  Ensures the patient's final moments are filled with dignity and compassion, actively managing pain, providing emotional support, and respecting the patient's wishes
• Principle of double effect in cases of euthanasia


  Primary intention is to relieve suffering, aligning with the principle of double effect
• Agape

  Aligns with the sanctity of life by emphasizing the intrinsic worth of each individual
• Appeal to Human Reason and Empathy

  Proponents might appeal to human reason and empathy, arguing that in certain extreme circumstances, euthanasia can be a morally justifiable response to human suffering
• Principle of Respect for Life

  Situation Ethics acknowledges the intrinsic value and dignity of human life
• Personalism and the Sanctity of Life

  Situation Ethics emphasizes the worth and dignity of each individual
• Opponents of euthanasia might argue that true dignity and autonomy come from accepting and embracing the natural process of life and death


  They may advocate for compassionate end-of-life care that respects the dignity and autonomy of the individual while affirming the sanctity of life
• Proponents might argue that individuals have the inherent right to make decisions about their own lives, including the decision to end their suffering through euthanasia

  They could contend that respecting autonomy in end-of-life decisions aligns with the natural inclination towards self-determination and personal agency
• The good effect and the bad effect is not directly intended

  Proponents might argue that in cases of euthanasia, the primary intention is to remove suffering, even though death may be a foreseeable consequence. They could assert that the intention is not to cause death, but rather to alleviate suffering thus aligning with the principle of double effect
• Teleological Argument


  Natural Moral Law posits that actions are morally right when they fulfill the inherent purposes or ends of human nature
• Contextual Evaluation


  Situation Ethics advocates for evaluating each euthanasia incident individually rather than applying rigid moral rules
• Autonomy Within a Moral Framework

  While Situation Ethics respects individual autonomy, it does so within the context of a moral framework guided by love
• Respect for Autonomy

  Natural Moral Law acknowledges the importance of human freedom and autonomy
• Situation Ethics advocates for evaluating each situation individually

  Rather than applying rigid moral rules
• Proponents of euthanasia might argue that each person's situation is unique


  The decision to end one's life should be based on the specific circumstances surrounding the individual's suffering, quality of life, and autonomy
• Relief from Unbearable Suffering: Proponents might argue that relieving suffering is consistent with the natural inclination to seek the good and avoid harm


  In cases of extreme and irremediable suffering, euthanasia may be justified as an act of compassion to alleviate this suffering and promote the person's well-being
• Teleological Perspective: Situation Ethics takes a teleological approach, focusing on the outcomes or consequences of actions


  Advocates of euthanasia might argue that in some cases, the consequences of allowing euthanasia, such as relieving suffering and respecting individual autonomy, outweigh the negative consequences
• Opponents of euthanasia might argue that true love involves supporting and caring for individuals through their suffering


  Rather than facilitating their death, as helping someone to die prematurely contradicts the principle of love
• Agape love

  Prioritizes the well-being and welfare of others
• Proponents of euthanasia might argue that allowing someone to end their suffering through euthanasia is a compassionate act of love


  Relieving them from unbearable pain and misery
• Objective Morality: Natural Moral Law suggests that there are objective moral principles inherent in human nature accessible through reason
• Quality of Life: Advocates might argue that Natural Moral Law supports actions that enhance human flourishing and promote the common good


  In cases where a person's quality of life is severely diminished due to terminal illness or irreversible suffering, euthanasia might be seen as a means to restore dignity, alleviate burdens on caregivers, and preserve scarce resources for those who can benefit from them
• Pragmatic Application: Situation Ethics encourages flexibility and pragmatism in decision-making


  Proponents of euthanasia might argue that in certain situations where traditional moral principles may not provide clear guidance, a pragmatic approach considering the individual's suffering, autonomy, and impact on others can justify the decision to pursue euthanasia
• Euthanasia, being an intentional act to end life prematurely, contradicts these objective moral principles grounded in the nature of human beings
• Personalism and individual Autonomy: Situation Ethics emphasizes the dignity and worth of the individual as well as their autonomy to make decisions about their own lives


  Advocates of euthanasia might argue that respecting an individual's autonomy includes respecting their decision to end their life if they are experiencing unbearable suffering and have a desire to die with dignity