Includes bibliographical references (pages 83-85) and index.
Contents
Euthanasia can be ethical / Arthur Rifkin -- Euthanasia can never be justified / J. Budziszewski -- Patients' wishes regarding euthanasia should be respected / Peter B. Terry and Karen A. Korzick -- The sanctity of life must always be respected / Beverly LaHaye -- Euthanasia is consistent with Christian beliefs / John Shelby Spong -- Euthanasia is contrary to Christian beliefs / James Thornton -- Legalizing physician-assisted suicide would lead to abuse / Diane E. Meier -- Ethical arguments against physician-assisted suicide are misguided / Death with Dignity Education Center -- No ethical distinction exists between active and passive euthansia / Patrick D. Hopkins -- An ethical distinction exists between active and passive euthanasia / Grant Gillett.
Summary
Contains ten essays in which the authors present a wide range of viewpoints about the issue of euthanasia; and includes a bibliography and an annotated list of relevant organizations.