Is non voluntary euthanasia morally justifiable?

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p-do we have a sacred aspect to our lives that mean that non-voluntary euthanasia is not justifiable?

s-natural law we have a sacred aspect to our existence so even someone in a pvs should be kept alive

Ca-Sanctity of life is a faith-based assertion, we should instead follow quality of life

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P-does natural law provide the best approach to non-voluntary euthanasia?

S-we need moral laws as it gives us a definite standard and basic rights are respected

Ca-our main concern should be people and what we think would be best for them, provides a much more adaptive approach to euthanasia

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p-is it difficult to agree upon a set of criteria which dictate whether non-voluntary euthanasia should be allowed?

s-it is impossible to agree upon a set criteria, could lead to a slippery slope slope

Ca-although it is difficult, it is also necessary to make informed decisions, fletcher criteria, modern technology

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if talking about voluntary euthansia add

-mills liberty principle-human freedom is the highest moral value