Apostles of Suicide: Theological Precedent for Christian Support of ‘Assisted Dying’
This article examines the claim of Paul Badham that there is theological precedent for ‘a Christian case for assisted dying’. The writings of Rev. William Inge and Joseph Fletcher do indeed advocate forms of assisted dying. However, this precedent is deeply problematic for its ugly attitude towards...
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
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Sage
[2016]
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Studies in Christian ethics
Anno: 2016, Volume: 29, Fascicolo: 3, Pagine: 331-338 |
| Notazioni IxTheo: | KAH Età moderna KAJ Età contemporanea NBE Antropologia NCH Etica della medicina |
| Altre parole chiave: | B
Disability
B Joseph Fletcher B Assisted Suicide B William Inge B Eugenics B Paul Badham B Religious Aspects B Euthanasia Religious aspects Christianity B assisted dying B Euthanasia |
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| Riepilogo: | This article examines the claim of Paul Badham that there is theological precedent for ‘a Christian case for assisted dying’. The writings of Rev. William Inge and Joseph Fletcher do indeed advocate forms of assisted dying. However, this precedent is deeply problematic for its ugly attitude towards people with disabilities. |
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| ISSN: | 0953-9468 |
| Comprende: | Enthalten in: Studies in Christian ethics
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0953946816642994 |