Egg Timer Philosophy

42: Euthanasia


Listen Later

This episode of the egg timer explores James Rachels's influential essay, 'Active and Passive Euthanasia'.  Rachels suggests that the distinction based upon the difference between killing and letting die that has shaped medical policy surrounding euthanasia in the United States is deeply flawed.  Tune in to find out why Rachels holds this position.

Send over your thoughts, questions or ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]

Image Attribution: Shutterstock

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Egg Timer PhilosophyBy Eric Roark

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

3 ratings


More shows like Egg Timer Philosophy

View all
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal by Theories of Everything

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

459 Listeners