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Exploring the Possibility that an Action can be Morally Right only if People Voluntarily Consent to it: Taking Euthanasia as an Example

Author(s)

Leyan Li

Affiliation(s)

Shanghai Pinghe School, Shanghai, 201206, China

Abstract

The question that “When, if ever, can acts involving only consenting adults be morally wrong?” is controversial on the society. This essay will based on three variations to discuss on the question which are the definition of morality, situations under informed consent and situations under voluntary consent. This essay take euthanasia as an example to support the claim that acts can be only morally right when person consents to an act voluntarily.

Keywords

Philosophy; Consent; Euthanasia

References

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