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    • Moral Philosophy
    • Medical Ethics

    Background:

    • Euthanasia and assisted suicide are complex ethical issues.
    • Existing arguments for euthanasia, such as autonomy and grace, are often deemed insufficient.
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    • Hedonism is used to determine when death is considered bad or good.
    • A link is established between theories of the good life/badness of death and normative conclusions on euthanasia.
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    Conclusions:

    • The moral admissibility of euthanasia is supported by a philosophical framework considering the good life and the badness of death.
    • Reflections extend to diverse theories of the good life, reinforcing the ethical considerations for euthanasia.
    • The study concludes that specific medical situations may justify euthanasia as a morally acceptable choice.