PHIL 2440 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Shampoo, Case Ih, Ageism
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Euthanasia-requires a second party, who hastens death in some way. Euthanasia (formal definition): action or omission, which of itself or by intention causes death in order to eliminate suffering. Active euthanasia: intentional termination of life of one human being by another-mercy killing. Passive euthanasia: to stop employing extraordinary means to prolong the life of the body when it becomes clear, medically speaking, that the person will die even if the treatment is administered. Chris hill, the author of the note , concludes that people should have the option for active euthanasia. He was a journalist who suffered a spinal injury and became paralyzed after going parasailing. For chris, life was far from the minimum considered acceptable. People put animals out of their misery when they suffer a tiny part of what he suffered. He wants to give his wife a better chance at finding the happiness she deserves. His enforced recovery and rehabilitation cost taxpayers at least ,000.
