Euthanasia: Kantianism vs Utilitarianism
Title: Euthanasia: Kantianism vs Utilitarianism
Category: /Social Sciences/Philosophy
Details: Words: 1625 | Pages: 6 (approximately 235 words/page)
Euthanasia: Kantianism vs Utilitarianism
Category: /Social Sciences/Philosophy
Details: Words: 1625 | Pages: 6 (approximately 235 words/page)
The deliberate act of ending another's life, given his or her consent, is formally referred to as euthanasia. At present, euthanasia is one of the most controversial social-ethical issues that we face, in that it deals with a sensitive subject matter where there is much uncertainty as to what position one ought to take. Deliberately killing another person is presumed by most rational people as a fundamental evil act. However, when that person gives his
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resolving the issue of euthanasia, and euthanasia still remains as a significant social-ethical problem in our contemporary society.
Works Cited
Mill, J.S. (1984). Excerpts from Utilitarianism, On Liberty and Considerations on Representative Government, 1, 4-42. London: Dent.
Kant, I. (1956). Excerpts from Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals, trans. H.J. Paton, 61-62, 64-67, 74, 80-92, 95-107. London: Unwin Hyman. Reprinted in E. Sober, Core Question in Philosophy: A Text with Readings, 520-540. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2001.