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[Is it possible to die a good death?]
1Faculté de Théologie et de Sciences Religieuses, l'Institut Catholique de Paris.
Bulletin De L'Academie Nationale De Medecine
|August 28, 1999
Summary
Exploring the concept of a "good death," this study questions the ethics of euthanasia and eugenics. It emphasizes assisting individuals to live fully until death, rather than hastening it.
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Medical Ethics
- Philosophy of Death
Context:
- The concept of a
- The historical and ethical considerations surrounding euthanasia and eugenics.
- The Roman Catholic tradition's approach to a "good death" pastoral care.
Purpose:
- To critically examine the ethical implications of euthanasia and eugenics.
- To reframe the discussion from hastening death to supporting life until its natural end.
- To explore the nuances of providing assistance for a "good death".
Summary:
- The study delves into the complex ethical landscape of end-of-life care, particularly concerning euthanasia and eugenics.
- It contrasts the potential for abuse in these practices with the tradition of pastoral care for a "good death."
- The core inquiry shifts to how to best support individuals throughout their lives, up to the point of death.
Impact:
- Promotes a more compassionate and person-centered approach to end-of-life care.
- Encourages critical thinking about the societal implications of medical interventions at life's beginning and end.
- Contributes to the ongoing bioethical debate on autonomy, suffering, and the definition of a dignified death.