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    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • Moral Philosophy
    • Legal Studies

    Background:

    • Moral debates, such as assisted dying, often result in polarized, all-or-nothing stances.
    • Compromise in contentious moral issues is frequently viewed with skepticism, seen as both commendable and unacceptable.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the feasibility and conditions for principled compromise in deeply contested moral debates.
    • To propose a framework for ethical negotiation and a potential compromise in the context of assisted dying.

    Main Methods:

    • Philosophical argumentation and ethical analysis.
    • Examination of negotiation constraints: reflectivity, reliability, and respect.
    • Development of a specific compromise proposal for assisted dying.

    Main Results:

    • Principled compromise is achievable in assisted dying debates under specific conditions.
    • Three constraints (reflectivity, reliability, respect) are necessary for principled negotiation.
    • A reduced offense of 'compassionate killing' is proposed as a compromise solution.

    Conclusions:

    • Ethical middle ground can be found in contentious moral issues like assisted dying.
    • The proposed 'compassionate killing' offense offers a practical compromise by splitting the difference.
    • Further discussion is needed to address remaining complexities in implementing such compromises.