And William J. Robinson recognized euthanasia as simply evolution in action. Using language that is, as we shall see, strikingly similar to that used by many in the present-day right-to-die movement, Robinson explained that “life is ...
A concise overview of the history and arguments surrounding euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide.
Discusses the origins of euthanasia and assisted suicide, the experience of the Netherlands, where such practices are widely accepted, the Oregon law on assisted suicide, recent court cases, and the...
This book provides novel perspectives on ethical justifiability of assisted dying in the revised edition of New Directions in the Ethics of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia.
This book supplies that need. Two prominent philosophers, Gerald Dworkin and R. G. Frey present the case for legalization of physician-assisted suicide. One of the best-known ethicists in the US, Sissela Bok, argues the case against.
A concise overview of the history and arguments surrounding euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide.
This book addresses key historical, scientific, legal, and philosophical issues surrounding euthanasia and assisted suicide in the United States as well as in other countries and cultures.
"This book provides a history of Nazi medical euthanasia programs, demonstrating that arguments in their favor were widely embraced by Western medicine before the Third Reich.
This all-new edition is the consummate reference source for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, internists, surgical oncologists, and others who treat cancer patients.
This book will assist all clinicians in making well-reasoned and defensible decisions by developing their awareness of ethical considerations and teaching the analytical skills to deal with them effectively.