Is There Evil in Dying? Ethical and Legal Reflections concerning Induced Death
The article analyzes the moral dilemmas associated with death and carries out a reflection on the questions that arise when death is considered trivial from the perspective of the individual who dies. Additionally, the article analyzes the ethical and legal consequences of acknowledging the moral au...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia
2011-08-01
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| Series: | Ideas y Valores |
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| Online Access: | http://www.revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/idval/article/viewFile/14159/24885 |
| Summary: | The article analyzes the moral dilemmas associated with death and carries out a reflection on the questions that arise when death is considered trivial from the perspective of the individual who dies. Additionally, the article analyzes the ethical and legal consequences of acknowledging the moral autonomy of those who, in extreme circumstances, decide when and how to die. |
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| ISSN: | 0120-0062 |