Question

Define the principle of avoidance in killing.

What is the difference between "active killing" and "letting die"

Do you believe it is ever ethically acceptable to help someone end their life? Explain.

Answer 1

Principle of avoidance in killing:-

Avoidance of killing is a moral consideration that arises in health care controversies involving the notions that human life is sacred or that killing is morally wrong.

Active euthanasia is also called as Active killing.

Passive euthanasia is also called as Letting die.

Denying Someone a Peaceful Death Can Be Unethical :-

Sometimes it can be hard to let go. Nowhere do we see that more clearly that when it comes to a person’s right to die with dignity at the end of their life.

But perversely, sometimes the difficulty in letting go isn’t expressed by the person with a terminal disease. Instead it's expressed by their doctor. Doctors often fall back on medical ethics to defend their stance against euthanasia or assisted suicide. Some doctors believe that since their primary responsibility is to heal, helping someone along to a quickened death is contradictory to their oath.