Comprehending the argument

Some people believe that actively euthanizing a patient (e.g., by administering a lethal injection) is always ethically objectionable, but that passively euthanizing a patient (e.g., by withdrawing life support) is sometimes ethically permissible. To justify drawing this ethical distinction, proponents are known to cite all of the following considerations EXCEPT:

(Choice A)
Killing a patient, unlike merely letting them die, violates the doctor’s sacred oath to “do no harm.”
(Choice B)
It can’t be our ethical responsibility to try to prevent every death.
(Choice C)
Killing a person, unlike merely letting them die, is motivated by malicious intentions.
(Choice D)
It is absolutely wrong to intentionally kill a person who isn’t directly threatening your life or the life of some other innocent person.

Wireless Philosophy

Course: Wireless Philosophy > Unit 6

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