actions lie on either side of these realms. Immanuel Kant states that these are not the only facets of morality (Lee). We must also further ask ourselves “what we ought to do‚” in our case‚ to follow the the good will. In question‚ I debate whether euthanasia is an act of true good will to end suffering or if it is wrong to end a life in any circumstance. To be better moral and ethical beings‚ and to pursue what the philosophers call “the higher good‚” we must take upon ourselves to end suffering in
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“Be smart‚ be strong‚ live honorably and with dignity‚ and just hold on” (Fray). Physician assisted suicide or better known as Death with Dignity isn’t your everyday topic or thought‚ but for the terminally ill it’s a constant want. The Death with Dignity isn’t something that all people or religions are in favor of and nor is the act passed in all states in the United States. Only three states in the U.S. today‚ Oregon‚ Vermont‚ and Washington offer their residents the option to have aid in dying
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Is considering to die nowadays a good option if you are ill? Choosing to die to avoid suffering is better above all other options you can search? Do you prefer to end your life than waiting to the possible solution for your problem‚ or stay in that position until God´s decision takes place? This is a very delicate theme to treat‚ for this reason‚ everyone is free to think what they want about this. However‚ it causes huge controversy in important debates‚ where people agree or disagree to legalize
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Imagine you’re bedridden‚ unable to move‚ and every breath you take fills your body with pain. Would you prefer to stay alive unable to move or would you choose the option to end the suffering? Physician assisted suicide should be a legal option for dying patients‚ because the benefits are worth the cost. People should have the right to choose their fate‚ it’s their life they have the right to choose. According to Merrill Matthews‚ assisted suicide is "allowing physicians to write lethal prescriptions
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Should anyone ever bother a grave yard? I beleive people should leave the Titanic and its victims where they are in the ocean. The project of preserving the huge Titanic would cost a lot of money. Their is the possiability of damaging the beautiful ship while preserving it. We should have respect to not interfere with the
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One subject in society that is greatly debated is abortion. The debates are basically divided into "Pro-Life" and "Pro-Choice". Pro-life supporters want abortion to be illegal and not performed anywhere. Pro-choice supporters want the choice to be up to the woman and no one else. There is no ethical way to decide between the two subjects and it’s all based on what the person’s moral values. Abortion is the termination of an unwanted pregnancy by loss of or destruction of an egg‚ embryo or
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are self-aware and have “free will”‚ would you want someone to tell you how to live your life‚ what you can or cannot do to your body. The argument between Pro-life and Pro-choice people it a very long and heated topic that can and will question your morals to a high extent‚ Pro-life is mainly populated by highly religious people‚ while most Pro-choice supports the decision of the “mother” with it being health complications‚ economic difficulty‚ and mental stability. “The ability of a woman to have
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debate. There are two sides to this debate‚ pro-choice and pro-life. What makes one believe that abortion is right‚ and what makes one believe that abortion is wrong. Many pro-life and pro-choice advocates cannot even accurately state the other sides’ position; and many people cannot even state their own position in a way they would be comfortable with after even just a few questions that get them to reflect on it. Before deciding if one is pro-choice or pro-life you would have to define the popular
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Physician-assisted deaths have pros and cons. Physicians are sworn to do no harm‚ and there are points in life where the quality is so diminished that to force one to live based on quantity is harmful. Patients have a right to live life on their terms‚ and the same should apply to
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The philosophy of pro-life and pro-choice has been a controversial topic in the world today. Each philosophy contains credible and conflicting arguments with those who are on opposing sides. The difference is a debate on what is more ethical and moral. Is saving every life moral‚ or is the government making your reproductive decisions a moral act? “Pro-life is when a person believes that the government has an obligation to preserve all human life‚ regardless of intent‚ viability‚ or quality-of-life
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