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Flashcards by Freya Scott, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Freya Scott
almost 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What is 'The Right to Die'? | Some people believe in the same way that we make choices in daily life we should also be able to make the choice about when we die. |
| What are the arguments for the right to die? | -Life is only life when it is of sufficient quality. -To escape physical and/or mental pain associated with illness. -As a response to deteriorating quality of life. -To have control over your own life. -Dignity in death |
| What are some criticisms of the 'right to die'? | -Judging quality of life -The right to die isn't ours -Accepting the right to die is a slippery slope -Puts pressure on those with illness -Easiest way out of responsibility for carers. -Does not provide dignity as it has different meaning to different people |
| What is 'Sanctity of Life'? | The view that life is sacred and special, so we should hold it for as long as we can. |
| What are some criticisms of the sanctity of life argument? | -Life belongs to the individual that lives is so it is their choice if they want to die. -There is no such thing as a slippery slope. -No quality of life. -right to die removes pressure of burden -Commpassion -sanctity of life is not constantly upheld |
| What are the Christian views of Sanctity of life/right to die? | -Complex -Views depend on how far an individual accepts that life is so sacred that it must never be artificially ended. -Some think only god should have the power to end life. -Humans have been given free will |
| What are some Utilitarian views on the right to die/sanctity of life | -Individuals should be able to make their own choice about death, however safe guarding must be put into place so it is not abused. |
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