Dignity at the end of life and decriminalization of euthanasia

Autores
Lafferrière, Jorge Nicolás
Año de publicación
2020
Idioma
inglés
Tipo de recurso
reseña artículo
Estado
versión aceptada
Descripción
Fil: Lafferrière, Jorge Nicolás. Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina. Facultad de Derecho; Argentina
Abstract: This article will analyze the notion of euthanasia and the proposal to decriminalize it, presenting three views on dignity that underlie the euthanasia debate. To start with, I will consider the vision that highlights autonomy as the main meaning of dignity. I will identify its inconsistencies and the problems that such a perspective presents in connection with unconscious individuals, and I will discuss whether a right to die exists. Secondly, I will look into utilitarian arguments in favor of legalizing euthanasia in those cases where the quality of life is not dignified. This will entail addressing the slippery slope argument. Finally, I will examine the position that sustains dignity as a value, inherent in the person, that implies the respect for the inviolability of human life, and I will present the distinctions that need to be made when making decisions at the end of life.
Fuente
Postprint de capítulo publicado en: Masferrer, A. (ed.) Criminal law and morality in the ge of consent : interdisciplinary perspectives. Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice, vol 84. Suiza : Springer, 2020
Materia
EUTANASIA
DESPENALIZACION
DIGNIDAD HUMANA
MUERTE DIGNA
AUTONOMIA DE LA VOLUNTAD
DERECHO PENAL
MORALIDAD
ADULTOS
Nivel de accesibilidad
acceso embargado
Condiciones de uso
Repositorio
Repositorio Institucional (UCA)
Institución
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Dignity at the end of life and decriminalization of euthanasia
title Dignity at the end of life and decriminalization of euthanasia
spellingShingle Dignity at the end of life and decriminalization of euthanasia
Lafferrière, Jorge Nicolás
EUTANASIA
DESPENALIZACION
DIGNIDAD HUMANA
MUERTE DIGNA
AUTONOMIA DE LA VOLUNTAD
DERECHO PENAL
MORALIDAD
ADULTOS
title_short Dignity at the end of life and decriminalization of euthanasia
title_full Dignity at the end of life and decriminalization of euthanasia
title_fullStr Dignity at the end of life and decriminalization of euthanasia
title_full_unstemmed Dignity at the end of life and decriminalization of euthanasia
title_sort Dignity at the end of life and decriminalization of euthanasia
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Lafferrière, Jorge Nicolás
author Lafferrière, Jorge Nicolás
author_facet Lafferrière, Jorge Nicolás
author_role author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv EUTANASIA
DESPENALIZACION
DIGNIDAD HUMANA
MUERTE DIGNA
AUTONOMIA DE LA VOLUNTAD
DERECHO PENAL
MORALIDAD
ADULTOS
topic EUTANASIA
DESPENALIZACION
DIGNIDAD HUMANA
MUERTE DIGNA
AUTONOMIA DE LA VOLUNTAD
DERECHO PENAL
MORALIDAD
ADULTOS
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Fil: Lafferrière, Jorge Nicolás. Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina. Facultad de Derecho; Argentina
Abstract: This article will analyze the notion of euthanasia and the proposal to decriminalize it, presenting three views on dignity that underlie the euthanasia debate. To start with, I will consider the vision that highlights autonomy as the main meaning of dignity. I will identify its inconsistencies and the problems that such a perspective presents in connection with unconscious individuals, and I will discuss whether a right to die exists. Secondly, I will look into utilitarian arguments in favor of legalizing euthanasia in those cases where the quality of life is not dignified. This will entail addressing the slippery slope argument. Finally, I will examine the position that sustains dignity as a value, inherent in the person, that implies the respect for the inviolability of human life, and I will present the distinctions that need to be made when making decisions at the end of life.
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