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Kuhse, Singer and slippery slopes.

G J Fairbairn1

  • 1North East Wales Institute of Higher Education, Wrexham.

Journal of Medical Ethics
|September 1, 1988
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This paper analyzes arguments about the ethics of allowing severely handicapped infants to die versus actively killing them. It scrutinizes Kuhse and Singer

Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Medical Ethics
  • Philosophy of Medicine

Background:

  • John Lorber proposed that allowing severely handicapped infants to die is permissible, but active killing is never acceptable.
  • Helga Kuhse and Peter Singer challenged Lorber's view, particularly his "slippery slope" concerns regarding active infanticide.
  • John Harris previously criticized Lorber's stance in the Journal of Medical Ethics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the ethical arguments presented by Kuhse and Singer regarding infanticide and the "slippery slope".
  • To analyze John Harris's critique of John Lorber's position on the permissibility of allowing severely handicapped infants to die.
  • To evaluate the philosophical underpinnings of differing views on medical ethics concerning infant euthanasia.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
Analytical ApproachDeath and EuthanasiaPhilosophical Approach

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  • Critical analysis of philosophical arguments presented in scholarly articles.
  • Examination of ethical reasoning concerning the distinction between allowing to die and active killing.
  • Review of literature on the "slippery slope" fallacy in bioethical debates.

Main Results:

  • The paper scrutinizes the arguments of Kuhse and Singer, and John Harris, concerning Lorber's views on infanticide.
  • It evaluates the validity of the "slippery slope" objection raised against active infanticide.
  • The analysis delves into the ethical distinctions between omission and commission in medical decision-making for infants.

Conclusions:

  • The paper provides a critical assessment of the ethical debate surrounding infanticide and the treatment of severely handicapped infants.
  • It highlights the complexities in distinguishing between allowing infants to die and actively ending their lives.
  • The study contributes to the ongoing discourse in bioethics regarding parental rights, medical responsibility, and infant welfare.