42: Euthanasia

Egg Timer Philosophy

English - April 02, 2021 17:06 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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This episode of the egg timer explores James Rachels's influential essay, 'Active and Passive Euthanasia'. Rachels suggests that the distinction based upon the difference between killing and letting die that has shaped medical policy surrounding euthanasia in the United States is deeply flawed. Tune in to find out why Rachels holds this position.

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