Death is something that everyone will face one day. It is inevitable. What is not inevitable, however, is the manner in which we die. For some people, death comes quickly and unexpectedly. For others, it is a slow and painful process. And for some, death is a mercy. Euthanasia is the act of intentionally ending … Read more
Euthanasia is the intentional killing of a person for the purpose of ending their suffering. It can be either active or passive. Active euthanasia involves directly causing someone’s death, while passive euthanasia involves letting them die by not providing life-saving treatment or removing life support. The debate over whether or not euthanasia should be legal … Read more
Since the dawn of time, humans have grappled with the concepts of right and wrong. This is especially apparent in the field of ethics, where difficult questions are posed about what is the right thing to do in a given situation. Euthanasia is one such ethical dilemma. The word “euthanasia” comes from the Greek words … Read more
Euthanasia is a very controversial topic that is constantly being considered and reconsidered. Euthanasia can be described as “the act or practice of inducing the painless death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals in a relatively quick and painless way for reasons of mercy” ( Euthanasia, 2011). In Greek, euthanasia means ‘easy death’ ( Euthanasia … Read more
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot, exposes the story of Henrietta Lacks; a black woman not only under privileged but also under medical research without her nor her family’s consent. Skloot’s approach to the Lacks family in researching and writing the novel is unethical and can be analyzed as well as supported … Read more
Euthanasia advocates Patients are constantly receiving criticism from those who believe that euthanasia is not ethical and should be illegal everywhere. Euthanasia can be defined as the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease. The practice of euthanasia is illegal in most countries. Euthanasia can be either voluntary, non-voluntary, or … Read more