Description
The End of Life: Euthanasia and Mortality explores one of the most challenging ethical questions in modern medicine: when, if ever, is it morally permissible to end a life? In this thought-provoking work of philosophical ethics, James Rachels examines the ideas and assumptions behind the rule against killing and challenges the traditional view that taking the life of the innocent is always wrong.
Rachels presents a nuanced argument distinguishing between merely being alive and having a meaningful life, drawing on real-world cases to examine euthanasia, mercy killing, and moral responsibility. With clarity and rigor, he addresses sensitive topics that touch on human dignity, compassion, and respect for life, providing readers with a framework to think critically about mortality, medical ethics, and end-of-life decision-making.
Ideal for students of philosophy, healthcare professionals, or anyone interested in the ethics of life and death, The End of Life: Euthanasia and Mortality encourages thoughtful reflection on how we value life and the moral choices we make at its end.
