Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide : killing or caring? / by Michael Manning.
| Author/creator | Manning, Michael |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Paulist Press, ©1998. |
| Description | ix, 120 pages ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: Definition of terms ; Outline of the discussion -- History of euthanasia: Secular history (Classical Greece and Rome ; Post-classical period to present day) ; Religious history (Theological and magisterial documents ; John Paul II) -- Self-determination -- Compassion and mercy toward the dying -- Killing vs. allowing to die -- The principle of the common good -- The slippery slope argument: The generic form of the argument ; The Nazi analogy ; Contemporary Dutch experience ; Contemporary American "rights" (Jurisprudence) -- Medical professionalism -- Conclusions and commentary. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 108-120). |
| LCCN | 98017655 |
| ISBN | 0809138042 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | R726 .M315 1998 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |