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By exploring the ethical implications surrounding the act of killing, the book delves into complex issues such as suicide, euthanasia, abortion, and assisted suicide. It raises critical questions about the nature of actions, moral duties, human dignity, and the definitions of life and death. Through a structured argument, the author examines when, if ever, it is morally acceptable to kill, addressing the distinctions between permissible and impermissible actions while considering the concept of personhood. This comprehensive analysis seeks to clarify the ethical landscape surrounding these profound topics.
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The Ethics of Killing, Christian Erk
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- 2022
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- Title
- The Ethics of Killing
- Subtitle
- Life, Death and Human Nature
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christian Erk
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Publisher
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9783031071829
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- By exploring the ethical implications surrounding the act of killing, the book delves into complex issues such as suicide, euthanasia, abortion, and assisted suicide. It raises critical questions about the nature of actions, moral duties, human dignity, and the definitions of life and death. Through a structured argument, the author examines when, if ever, it is morally acceptable to kill, addressing the distinctions between permissible and impermissible actions while considering the concept of personhood. This comprehensive analysis seeks to clarify the ethical landscape surrounding these profound topics.