legal problems of Euthanasia

By: Shubham Patil 3rd Group 4th Year

Legal Problems Of EuthanasiaПравовые проблемы эвтаназии

EUTHANASIA Euthanasia is Greek for good death which

translates into English as easy death or mercy killing.

It was accepted by the ancient Greeks and Romans.

Three Asian religious traditions accept euthanasia: Buddhism, Shintoism, and Confucianism.

It was rejected by the 3 main monotheistic religions: Christianity, Judaism and Islam.

Legalization of euthanasia Controversies on legalization of euthanasia

in Europe and America are continuing. The argument for legalizing euthanasia is

that the individual's freedom entails liberty or choice in all matters as long as the rights of any other person are not infringed upon.

The argument against legalizing euthanasia is that it will lead to disrespect for human life.

Euthanasia can then be abused for criminal purposes.

A financial motive is sometimes advanced in favour of euthanasia.

It costs money from the family of the government to keep terminally sick people on life support which will be wasted resources if they eventually die.

Purpose Of The Law For Preserving Life

There are 5 necessities that are generally referred to as the Purposes of the Law.

In order of importance: religion,life,mind, progeny, and property.

Life and good health must be protected and promoted in all circumstances.

Euthanasia violates the purpose of preserving religion.

Euthanasia can indirectly lead to the violation of the purpose of preserving progeny by cheapening human life thus encouraging suicide, homicide, and genocide.

These are the main legal problems of Euthanasia.