Emily Jackson
Debating Euthanasia
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849461788
- author:
- Emily Jackson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hart Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- Business, Finance & Law, Law,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Debating Euthanasia by Emily Jackson and John Keown explores the complex legal and ethical aspects of euthanasia. The authors present two distinct perspectives on the issue, with one arguing that assisted death could improve the lives of those experiencing unbearable suffering, while the other defends the prohibition of such practices. The debate raises questions about the balance between individual autonomy and societal values. Jackson argues that a liberal society should not force individuals to endure intolerable suffering, while Keown believes that voluntary euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are inherently unethical. This book provides a thought-provoking examination of the euthanasia debate, presenting both sides of the argument in a clear and concise manner.