Evaluation:
Published: 16.05.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Euthanasia', 1.
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Euthanasia
Defense
*<Tab/>Euthanasia: the intentional killing by act or omission of a dependent human being for his or her alleged benefit. (The key word here is "intentional". If death is not intended, it is not an act of euthanasia)
*<Tab/>Voluntary euthanasia: When the person who is killed has requested to be killed.
*<Tab/>Non-voluntary: When the person who is killed made no request and gave no consent
*<Tab/>Involuntary euthanasia: When the person who is killed made an expressed wish to the contrary.
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