Active Euthanasia

QUESTION FOR ARGUMENT PAPER IS:

“Is active euthanasia ethical? Under what circumstances, and why?

Instructions for Final Argument Paper

• Paper should be five (5) pages. It should be in Times New Roman, 12-point font, double spaced, with normal, one-inch margins

• In the paper, explain in clear detail the sources you’re using.

• In the paper, incorporate quotes and facts from your sources throughout your paragraphs, using APA style in-text citations to do so

• Incorporate the ideas and quotes from the sources throughout the paragraphs.

• Incorporate in-text citations each time you use an idea, fact, or quote from a source.

• The paper should respond to the readings you’re using in order to create a rational argument of your own.

• Which ethical position is right, and which one is wrong, and why?

• No matter what, you must not simply state what you believe. You should support your position with reasons (“premises”) to show that your position is the most rational one to take.

• (In other words, you must give an argument, not an opinion.)

• Then, the paper should offer a “counter-argument” paragraph. That is, offer a potential objection that someone could have to the stance you’ve chosen.

• Let’s say you are arguing that euthanasia is morally wrong.

• An objection would go against your position, and try to find weaknesses in your argument

• That kind of paragraph would begin: “However, some might argue against my position that …”
• Then, have a paragraph in which you respond to the potential objection to defend yourself.

• Why are you still right?

• Are there any aspects of the objection you’d be willing to agree with?

• Why or why not?