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Killing, letting die, and withdrawing aid.

Jeff McMahan

    Ethics
    |January 1, 1993
    PubMed
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    This study explores the criteria for distinguishing killing from letting die, particularly in cases of life-support removal. It aims to clarify this distinction

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Philosophy of Medicine
    • Bioethics

    Background:

    • The distinction between killing and letting die is central to medical ethics and moral philosophy.
    • Discussions often focus on cases involving the withdrawal or removal of life-sustaining treatments.

    Observation:

    • This article examines specific problematic cases, focusing on the removal or withdrawal of life-supporting aid or protection.
    • The analysis aims to identify empirical criteria that guide the application of these concepts.

    Findings:

    • The study seeks to advance the understanding of the distinction between killing and letting die.
    • It aims to defend the moral relevance of this distinction against objections, particularly those questioning its alignment with common moral intuitions.

    Implications:

    • Clarifying the distinction may strengthen its moral relevance in clinical and ethical decision-making.
    • However, deeper analysis might reveal that the intuitive basis for this distinction is less robust than commonly assumed.
    Keywords:
    Analytical ApproachDeath and EuthanasiaGenetics and ReproductionPhilosophical Approach

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