Arguments Against Euthanasia: Daniel Callahan on Euthanasia

This video is the second half of a discussion on euthanasia. For Part 1, see:    • Killing vs. Letting Die: Rachels on Euthan...   In this video, I begin by summarizing some of the key terms and ideas that were discussed in Part 1, before outlining the main arguments in Daniel Callahan's essay, "When Self-Determination Runs Amok." Callahan considers four common arguments that are given in support of the claim that euthanasia (of various kinds) is morally permissible. Proponents of euthanasia commonly argue that: 1. The practice should be allowed out of respect for patient autonomy, 2. The practice is permissible given that there is not a moral distinction between "killing" and "letting die," 3. The practice will not lead to seriously negative consequences, and 4. The practice is consistent with the goals/purpose of medicine. In his essay, Callahan considers and responds to each of these four arguments, claiming that each of them is a failure. _____ To view videos in sequence, see:    • Introduction to Bioethics (Fall 2020)