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A reply to Reed on my 'Expressivist concerns for assisted dying on request'.

Jonathon VandenHombergh¹

¹Bioethics, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA jonathon.vandenhombergh@nih.gov.

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Summary

This reply addresses objections to a recent paper on expressivist concerns for assisted dying. It clarifies the author's position on requests for assisted dying.

Keywords:

Ethics Euthanasia Legislation Personal Autonomy Terminally Ill

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Bioethics
Philosophy of Medicine

Background:

A recent paper, 'Expressivist concerns for assisted dying on request,' has raised specific objections.
These objections pertain to the ethical considerations surrounding requests for assisted dying.

Purpose of the Study:

To directly respond to and refute the objections raised by Philip Reed.
To clarify and defend the arguments presented in the original 'JME' paper.

Main Methods:

A critical analysis of Philip Reed's objections.
A point-by-point rebuttal of the criticisms.
Reaffirmation of the original paper's thesis.

Main Results:

The objections raised by Philip Reed are found to be based on misunderstandings or misinterpretations.
The original arguments concerning expressivist concerns for assisted dying remain valid.
Clarification of the nuances of assisted dying on request.

Conclusions:

The author's original position on expressivist concerns for assisted dying is upheld.
Further dialogue is encouraged to refine the understanding of assisted dying ethics.