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Euthanasia - Good or Bad Death, 2002.
Examining arguments for and against Euthanasia and introducing a new perspective by Father Ned Cassem.
3,215 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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This paper presents a 'revolutionary' viewpoint with regard to euthenasia which was introduced by Father Ned Cassem. Cassem argues that if a person chooses to end life at the hands of Euthanasia, has settled all affairs, has been surrounded by family and friends at the time of death and has resolved all conflicts to restore peace, then death by Euthanasia is a fulfilling end to life. Furthermore, a good death is described as one that is not supported by technological means, including life-saving medical equipment. This perspective is analyzed and compared to other existing theories and philosophies about euthenasia.
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"Father Cassem makes several valid points regarding the end of life. It is critical for the living and dying to settle all outstanding affairs so that when a person dies, the survivors are able to concentrate on remembering the person rather than possessions and financial matters. Furthermore, by settling all personal conflicts before death, the dying person can leave the world in peace and the living will not possess any regrets regarding what might have been said or done. Finally, a dying person who is surrounded by friends and family before death is likely to die in peace, and the survivors will have a chance to say their goodbyes and prepare themselves for imminent death. Father Cassem states that ?A good death is one in which the person was able to depart with the maximum acknowledgement of the importance and meaningfulness of their having been among us? (Stein 20). This perspective regarding death is not that unusual for many people to accept because making peace with the person is often the most beneficial aspect of a person?s passing. In addition, if a dying person can leave the world with a sense of peace and fulfillment, then life was a gratifying experience. Cassem?s argument is valid and useful to persons who may have difficulty accepting death and grieving. As a result, this viewpoint provides a sense of relief and tranquility to an otherwise heartbreaking event."
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Euthanasia: Murder or Death with Dignity, 2004.
Looks into different arguments for and against euthanasia and questions the legality and ethics of intentional suicides.
2,850 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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In the last decade, euthanasia has been a subject of much controversy. The debate has been over a person?s right to die and a person?s right to live. This paper explains some of the moral issues and implications associated with the practice of euthanasia, some definitions and forms of euthanasia, and presents many arguments for and against the practice. The paper explains the argument that our society and medical practices are becoming so advanced that some feel that euthanasia is just a natural step towards assuring ourselves a peaceful existence and a peaceful end. It also shows how others argue that the gift of life is too precious to end in such an unnatural way.
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"Some people worry that if euthanasia becomes more socially acceptable that some people will choose to die not because of an incurable disease, old age, or pain, but just because he or she may feel depressed or feel that their life has no value. Depression can be treated with different types of medication and counseling and a person?s depression can be reversed if treated properly (Petrinovich 1996:105-111). This is the type of situation that St. Martin (1977) is talking about when he mentions the deprivation of this person to society."
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Euthanasia: Looking for a Better Death, 2002.
Investigates the issue of physician-assisted suicide and its move towards legalization in the United States.
2,181 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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The evidence from the research concerning physician-assisted suicide indicates that a patient?s request for assisted suicide occurs in complex situations and is influenced by the level of the patient?s suffering, by the quality of medical care provided for the patient, by the doctor?s ability to cope with stress caused by death anxiety, and by the overall doctor-patient relationship. The paper argues that facts point toward the urgent necessity to improve medical care at the end of life, but not to legalize physician-assisted suicide.
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"However, the assumption that doctors in their attitude towards patients are essentially compassionate, helpful and positive and can never be negative or destructive, is dangerous. In reality, doctors deal with a large variety of patients, and it would be reasonable to suppose that there are patients they like and dislike and, possibly, patients they would prefer not to be troubled by or burdened with. Varghese and Kelly make a startling suggestion that ?doctors could feel destructively toward patients to the extent of hate and disgust and that this could influence decisions regarding whether to proceed with a patient?s request for assisted suicide? (Varghese 12). It might be naive to believe that doctors? personal negative feelings will not provoke them to act destructively towards patients, even when there are certain laws and regulations in place prohibiting certain actions on the part of the doctor. In this context, legalizing physician-assisted suicide might bring some doctors? feelings forward and put the public in grave danger."
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"Death of a Salesman" - Death of a Dream, 2002.
An analysis of Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper presents a discussion about the play Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. The author of this paper takes the reader through a discussion about the play, the characters, the messages and the meanings. In addition the author discusses the use of structure sound and sense in the play.
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Life and Death: Abortion and the Death Penalty, 2005.
Explains why there is no contradiction in simultaneously viewing abortion as permissible in the early stages of pregnancy but the death penalty as impermissible.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper explains why a woman's views that abortion in the early stages of pregnancy is permissible but that the death penalty is never permissible are congruent and consistent from a moral and ethical standpoint.
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"Though Abby rejects the application of the death penalty in all instances she does advocate the permissibility of abortion in the early stages. Despite the seeming contradiction of ethics or morals in these views, Abby's views on abortion and the death penalty are more congruent than they might initially appear. This is because abortion is part of a woman's overall reproductive rights guaranteed by law while the death penalty is often applied in a biased manner and represents state-sanctioned homicide..."
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Death: Three Choices, 2002.
An insight into three aspects of death: Suicide, euthanasia and the death penalty.
2,703 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper takes each aspect of death in turn and discusses arguments for and against providing a sociological outlook and economic basis. For suicide, certain social factors are identified as being causal or contributing to this phenomenon. The different types of suicide and causes are discussed. The cases for and against euthanasia and the death penalty are also examined in the context of social issues and legislation.
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"In recent years the subject of assisted suicide or Euthanasia has been one of the most controversial and hotly debated subjects. With one respect the current social framework places great value on the personal agency paradigm, with the concept of autonomy and freedom of choice ranked as an important aspect of a free society. However, the idea of assisted suicide, arguable an ultimate expression of the individual autonomy of this type of framework is seen in terms of right and wrong, not of choice."
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Euthanasia, 2005.
This paper discusses the morality of euthanasia.
960 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that the Catholic Church and many other pro-life and religious groups believe that it is morally wrong to end the suffering of another human being. The author points out that, on the other hand, the utilitarian principle of the "greatest good" applies to the morality argument in favor of euthanasia because passive euthanasia is the greatest good for the largest number of suffering terminally ill patients. The paper stresses that the greatest good principle does not apply legally; therefore, so euthanasia in any form continues to be illegal (except in well documented cases in Oregon). Annotated bibliography included.
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"In most cases of euthanasia, there are also ethics involved - the ethics of the medical profession, and their fear of retribution, since euthanasia is not an accepted legal practice, except in the state of Oregon, where they have had a "Death with Dignity" Act for five years. Most doctors fear legal reprisals from family members who did not agree with the euthanasia, or even hospital officials. "An additional obstacle to withdrawing therapy that has already begun is a fear of legal liability. Many worry that stopping treatment, even when ethically justifiable, will constitute wrongful killing.""
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An Argument on Whether it is Possible to Survive Death, 2000.
Approaching the subject of death with a definition of what death is and assuming that identity is necessary to survive death, this essay demonstrates that survival of death is impossible.
2,135 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 66.95
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"Throughout history, one of the most pondered questions is ?what is the meaning of life?? Some religions use the notion of an afterlife as a means to obtaining some higher meaning of life. Whether or not this afterlife exists has also been a topic of debate and ponderance for centuries. Some have believed that religion is the opiate of the masses, ?created? solely to keep hope that the post-mortem experience is more fulfilling than earthly existence. It is generally regarded that in order to survive death one must remain them self, in other words, they must retain their identity. But what dictates your identity? Is it your soul? Is it your psychology? Could it be the continued existence of your body? All three of these accounts of identity are popular and offer different explanations for the continuation of self after death. "
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Voluntary Euthanasia in the United Kingdom, 2004.
This paper is an extensive discussion of voluntary euthanasia in the United Kingdom based on secondary research.
13,785 words (approx. 55.1 pages), 36 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper focuses on voluntary euthanasia, euthanasia in which a clearly competent person makes a voluntary request for assistance in dying, which is different from non-voluntary euthanasia because, in this case, a person is either not competent or unable to express a wish about euthanasia. The author points out that many critics believe permitting voluntary euthanasia, which is supported by many people, will lead to permitting non-voluntary euthanasia. The paper states that, in the United Kingdom, physician-assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia is illegal, but euthanasia was legalized in certain circumstances in the Netherlands in 1994, in the Northern Territory of Australia in 1997, and, in November 1997, Oregon voters approved the Death with Dignity Act (DWDA); the United Kingdom also should legalize a humane death.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Hypothesis
Literature Review
Legalized Euthanasia
About Euthanasia
United Kingdom Law
A Look at the Issue
Conditions for Candidacy for Voluntary Euthanasia
A Case for Voluntary Euthanasia
Objections to Voluntary Euthanasia
A Closer Look at U.K. Legislation
The Importance of Autonomy and Consent
Methodology
Results and Conclusion
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"Many religious groups oppose euthanasia because it goes against their faiths. Thomas Aquinas documented traditional Christian beliefs on the issue of suicide (Gula, 1997). Suicide was condemned because it harms other people, and because life is the gift of God and can only taken away by God. Muslims, and Jewish are amongst other faiths that believe life is given by God, and can only be taken away by God. One of the other major points made by religious groups is that "God does not send any experience that we cannot handle (p. 145)". For some faith groups, such as the Roman Catholics, "human suffering can have a positive value for the terminally ill and the caregivers"."
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Euthanasia: Whose Choice Should it Be?, 1999.
This paper analyzes ideas for and against euthanasia and then argues why euthanasia should be a choice for everyone.
2,031 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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In this article the writer discusses and explains the different forms of euthanasia. The writer looks at both sides of the euthanasia argument. The writer notes that those in favor of euthanasia bring up the comparison of passive euthanasia to active euthanasia and then discusses the differences. The writer covers issues such as doctor-assisted suicide and voluntary or involuntary euthanasia. In conclusion, the writer argues that euthanasia is ethically, morally and, should be, legally right for people whose medical condition is terminal, and whose suffering and hardship outweigh the benefit of trying to prolong their life.
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"Euthanasia has three sub-categories that can go along with either the passive or active definition. These include voluntary, involuntary, and non-voluntary. The firs sub-category is voluntary. This simply enough means that the patient willingly and capably made the choice. The second sub-category is involuntary. Involuntary, on the other hand, means that the choice was made without the patient's approval, who is otherwise capable of making the decision. Non-voluntary refers to the choice being made for an incompetent patient who is not believed to be capable of making the choice for himself. These three sub-categories play a major factor in how euthanasia is viewed and determined legally."
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Oregon?s Death with Dignity Act, 2004.
This paper discusses the Oregon?s Death with Dignity Act and asks if physician-assisted death is death with dignity or assisting in a crime.
2,230 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses the only successful legalization of physician-assisted suicide in the U.S.A., the Oregon law called the Death with Dignity Act, passed in 1994 by a voter referendum and hung up in court for three years before another voter referendum to repeal the law was defeated in November 1997, and it became legal. The author explains that personal experiences with dying family members led her to believe that terminally-ill patients should have the right to die as they wish, and physicians should have an important role in that decision. The paper relates that the public?s support for assisted suicide or physician-assisted suicide has increased over the past 50 years; today 72% of the population supports this issue.
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Introduction
Overview of the Law
Supporting Arguments
Conclusion
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"The law also requires the prescribing physician to report all requests for medication to the Oregon Department of Human Services. In addition, in 1999, the Oregon Legislature added a requirement that pharmacists must be informed of the prescribed medication?s ultimate use. Physicians and patients that follow the above requirements are protected from criminal prosecution under the law. In addition, choosing physician-assisted suicide will not affect the status of a patient?s health or life insurance policies. There is no obligation for physicians and health care systems to participate in the law."
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Views on Death: Religion and Society, 2008.
This paper analyzes the social context of death in "Death: The Final Stages of Growth" by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross.
892 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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The paper examines Kubler-Ross' work "Death: The Final Stages of Growth" and her premise that denial of death is the central paradigm that creates the conflict between science and religion. The paper discusses how Kubler-Ross uses religious explanations of death to help unify her theory that more social and faith-based initiatives can help a death-denying society accept death as part of life.
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"Kubler-Ross's analysis relies on varying different social backgrounds that define death through a religious perspective. In many cases, accounts from different religious organizations and belief systems are used to bring death to the forefront of American society and its denial of death. Kubler-Ross's background in the medical profession often elucidates this problem through the institutions of doctor, family, and social denial of death in her own experiences."
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Element of Death, 2004.
An examination of the element of death in ?The Death of Ivan Ilych? by Leo Tolstoy and ?The Metamorphosis? by Frans Kafka.
1,958 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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Facing death is perhaps one of the most difficult tasks an individual can ever do. This paper shows how Ivan Ilych and Gregor Samsa both experience radical transformations in their lives that ultimately bring them to their deaths. Similarities between these two men and their circumstances include regret for living inadequate lives and the fact that their deaths lead them to a spiritual awakening. It explains that, while both stories emphasize personal revelation, they also focus on the lifestyles of these men as being major contributors to their deaths. This paper examines the cause of and the resulting revelation of death (and life) for Ivan Ilych and Gregor Samsa.
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"This thought plaques his entire being and Ivan cannot escape the idea that everything he pursued while he was living was not the ?real thing? (1412). He even tries to defend himself and his actions but realizes that ?there was nothing to defend? (1413). Thinking of his family only makes matters worse for Ivan because when he looks at them, he sees himself and ?all that for which he lived? (1413). He also realizes that that what he believed all of his life was a ?terrible and huge deception which had hidden both life and death? (1413). It is interesting to note how Ivan cannot stop asking the question, ?What is the right thing?? (1414). We are told that this revelation increased Ivan?s suffering tenfold."
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Euthanasia, 2004.
This paper discusses the euthanasia case of Woodrow Collums in terms of the morality of his actions and demonstrates that, while active euthanasia may be illegal, both passive and active euthanasia are not morally wrong.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper explains that, in the case of Woodrow, his action of shooting his brother out of compassion for his condition qualifies as active euthanasia, the action of conscious and determined taking of specific steps to cause a patient?s death. The author points out that there are three types of euthanasia: voluntary euthanasia, the explicit and voluntary consent of the patient in either verbal form or written consent such as in a living will; non-voluntary euthanasia, the killing of a patient who is unable to make his or her intentions known because of their unconscious, comatose, or other disabled state; and involuntary euthanasia, the killing of an individual whose consent is either explicitly or not explicitly given because they do not wish to die. The third type is obviously morally wrong and will not be discussed in this paper. The paper relates that, if by allowing doctors to eliminate the unnecessary suffering of patients based on either the vocal expression of permission or based on the obvious facts in the case, then situations such as Woodrow?s would not occur.
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"The case of Woodrow Collums is an example of euthanasia. Woodrow Collums went to the Oak Hills Care Home in Poteet, Texas on November 16, 1981, and saw his brother J.K. Collums. J.K. was a victim of severe Alzheimer?s disease, and was unable to care for his bodily needs, could not speak, and could not respond to others. He was fed through a tube. Woodrow made the conscious decision, on that day, to shoot and kill J.K. His defense for his actions was that is brother was suffering greatly, and he could not, in good conscience, allow that suffering to continue. This is euthanasia: the decision to take a life out of compassion."
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The Death of Ivan Ilych, 2005.
This paper is an argumentative essay about Ivan Ilych's death in Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilych."
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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An argumentative essay that argues that Ivan Ilych's death, in Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilych," makes him aware of how meaningless his existence has been. The paper explains that this was because he was trying to please others by his actions in life due to living under an oppressive regime of coercion and violence.
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"In Leo Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilych" the novella revolves around the theme of death. At the beginning of the story, Peter Ivanovich exclaims while reading The Gazette; "Gentleman, Ivan Ilych has died." A Member of the Court of Justice, Ivan has led a common life of superficiality, little recognizing that his life is empty of meaning or purpose until he is confronted with his death."
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