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4 pages in length. Defending euthanasia through a Utilitarian and Virtue approach as applied to Mill, Bentham and Aristotle finds much support for the issue of right to die. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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general history of social thought by applying his interpretation of society and the utilitarian philosophies by which it should abide. When assessing this concept, it is important to consider
how utilitarianism represents the quest to serve the greater good rather than what is favorable for the individual; indeed, this has a great deal to do with the idea of
sacrificing a lesser being for the better of the superior being. With that in mind, one can easily see how Mills reaction to the notion of euthanasia is one
that supports the protection of society as a whole. By the same token, however, Mill also purported a moral duty to prevent suffering even - and especially - when
it comes down to the needs of a single individual. "...It is not just to inflict any suffering beyond the least that will suffice to deter future offences" (Kilcullen,
1996). Mill, one of many theorists who support the essence of altruism, would support the fundamental reasons behind euthanasia by way of his ability to recognize how people are far
too concerned with their own well being to fend for those who cannot fend for themselves. While one might understand the motivation behind such behavior it simply cannot be
condoned, inasmuch as society cannot be defined as a scientific expression when it routinely utilizes other living entities in order to further its own progress. Indeed, people often become
their own worst enemies, with humanity opposing itself by way of ignorant social acts that threaten mans altruism. Looking at this argument in relation to Benthams egoism, one finds
that "Mills utilitarianism incorporates altruism...and is thereby less egoistic than Benthams" (Anonymous, no date) theory which states the chain of cause-and-effect, coupled with the aspect of right and wrong, govern
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