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This 5 page paper discusses the views of euthanasia by David Callahan and John Lachs as a means of understanding the case both for and against euthanasia. Kantanian ethics are discussed along with the differing opinions of both men. Bibliography lists 0 sources.
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both sides of this argument, with little hard evidence to support either. And so, this issue is relegated largely to ethical arguments, based on a wide variety of factors,
opinions, religious beliefs and personal values. And yet, there are valid arguments to be made both supporting euthanasia as well as defending against it. This matter is best
summarized by the views of David Callahan and John Lachs. Daniel Callahan strongly opposes euthanasia and believes that there is indeed
an important difference between killing an individual and letting an individual die. In other words, Callahan contends that physician-assisted suicide requires thoughtful preparations that must take into account the
meaning and quality of a persons life. Callahan asserts that this is a judgment that no individual should be able to make about another individual. Callahan is very
concerned about the possible ramifications of letting doctors make such decisions. If doctors are able to make decisions about the quality and meaning of our lives, the possibilities for
abuse are clearly evident. In fact, Callahan asserts that abuse is simply inevitable. Lachs, on the other hand, believes that by invoking
such morality, we render ourselves essentially useless. In other words, Lachs contends that it is one thing to expound about the moral implications of euthanasia and the meaning of
life, etc., but quite another to actually be dying of cancer and in so much pain that death is viewed as a relief. Lachs asserts that understanding of such
a reality clearly legitimizes euthanasia, and makes it not only morally acceptable, but a moral responsibility. Furthermore, Lachs disagrees with Callahan
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