Why Euthanisation Should Be Legalized : An Opinion Piece
Dying with Dignity: The Ethics of Euthanisation -Adrija Banerjee The word euthanasia , coming from the Greek words eu meaning well and thanatos meaning death , refers to the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy, aka, mercy killing . The argument over euthanasia has recently taken center stage in discussions about human autonomy, medical ethics, and the fundamental right to make decisions about one's own life and death. Euthanasia, often known as medically assisted suicide, has aroused a great deal of controversy, with several countries and states debating whether it should be legalized. In this opinion piece, I argue in favor of legalizing euthanisation, asserting my belief that legalizing euthanasia is a matter of personal autonomy, compassion, and respect for human dignity. The idea of individual autonomy is central to the argument over euthanasia. Our lives ar...