Voluntary euthanasia

Since death is a concept that all humans will eventually face at one point in their lives, it was therefore imperative to choose one of the leading factors in deciding whether to die and be cremated or die and be applicated with the major components of the chemical formaldehyde. Formaldehyde according to many sources in both states of its presentable matter as a liquid and gas is capable of combustion and flammability if not handled with ultimate care or supervision. The substance is colorless;…

What is the purpose of your life? And is it worth it? These are our pressing questions because the only thing that is guaranteed is death. But, the most unfortunate fellow is the great Mr. Gatsby, the protagonist of the book ‘The Great Gatsby’, who died abruptly after a terrible confusion of culprits and whose funeral attendees were direly few. Even his one love was not in attendance. If only he was a simpleton, or even a caveman, our dear Gatsby might have found life more forgiving. But that…

“ The theatre is not a hospital,” is what F.L.Lucas said, rejecting the idea of Aristotle, who while defining tragedy said that the function of tragedy is to arouse the emotions of pity and fear, and in this way to effect the catharsis of these emotions. The Greek word Katharsis reflects three meanings, “ purgation,” “purification” and “ clarification”. In the purgation theory of catharsis , the term catharsis has been used in medical sense, its like homeopathic treatment, where the like cures…

Death is a fundamental aspect of life that no one can escape. Everyone will eventually familiarize themselves with the concept of mortality through the passing of a family member, friend, or celebrity. Some find peace with it, others do not care, but the rest struggle to break from an existential crisis and feel burdened with the thought of their inevitable death. There are many options in which a corpse can be dealt, including burial and cremation, depending on the culture. Something unique to…

For every human being created, there is an ultimate end which is death apart from some special cases recorded in the Holy Books. Basically, the idea of death is regarded as the main rite of passage in the modern and the traditional society. It was regarded to be the ultimate end of a human being. The human body is mortal and so it draws a conclusion that every human being is to die. The human body dies because it’s made up of tissues which after long time whatever the duration it may take, must…

When considering the permissibility of suicide, it becomes important to recognize a person’s reasoning for wanting to end their life. In David Velleman’s paper, A Right to Self-Termination, he explores what he considers to be flawed justification for suicide. Ultimately, Velleman claims that suicide cannot be justified by appealing to a person’s self interest, or to a persons right to make autonomous choices concerning their life. To support this claim, Velleman introduces two separate paradoxes…

The controversial debate on euthanasia is accompanied by a morally right or wrong argument. Through extensive and diverse research, I have discovered that both arguments of Euthanasia overall hold a numerous amount of valid arguments and facts. In Peter Bowal and Paulami Saha’s article, “Critiques of Assisted Suicide,” the authors discuss the Supreme Court of Case, Carter v Canada. The authors of this article defended with arguments against physician-assisted suicide. The article proposed many…

Everybody dies. Being human means death waits at some point, but oftentimes loved ones die first. Before most people die, they lose someone, be it to war, poverty, disease, or other causes. In that moment of intense pressure, people realize that they can never see the dead person again and it reminds them of their own mortality. People always could have said more, or done more with that unique person that now will never happen. It hurts. That incredible emotional turmoil provides a brief moment…

1772392 Physician assisted suicide is a hotly debated topic in modern American society. For some, the idea that engaging in physician assisted suicide is one of the most profound ways in which a person can exercise their autonomy. California, Oregon, and Washington have passed legislation that legalizes physician suicide, since the majority of in these states subscribes to this line of reasoning. However, many others believe that if you choose to use physician assisted suicide, the act…

In the article, “Which Species Will Live?” by Michelle Nijihuis, she explains in her article her thesis and the main point, which is, that as a society, we need to make stronger efforts to save more species and to not just let them die out just because they do not deserve a position that is valuable enough for this society. She compares also what society should be accomplishing to a battlefield medic who, “works unstintingly to save lives, even while knowing that he or she cannot save them all.”…