Students will create a 3-page analysis of two opposing articles on euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide to define the issue. To effectively address an ethical problem, we have to fully understand

Unit III: Analysis of Unit Resources Template

Use the template to complete this assignment. Complete the template by answering each section or question. For questions 1-3 specifically, demonstrate your ability to define the authors’ arguments versus sharing how you feel about physician assisted suicide or euthanasia.

1. Review the article, “A Case Against Euthanasia” by Daniel Callahan, in your textbook on pp. 378–385, and define his position. In doing so, be sure to address the following questions:

Is Callahan for or against euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide? The answer to this question is Callahan’s conclusion or decision about euthanasia. Explain your answer.

Does Callahan use or address any moral theories in his article from units I and II? Identify at least two moral theories. Define the moral theories identified and explain your answer.

2. Review the article, “A Moral Defense of Oregon’s Physician-Assisted Suicide Law” by Michael B. Gill, in your textbook on pp. 387–399, and define his position. In doing so, be sure to address the following questions:

Is Gill for or against euthanasia or physician assisted suicide? The answer to this question is Gill’s conclusion or decision about physician-assisted suicide. Explain your answer.

Does Gill use or address any moral theories in his article from units I and II? Identify at least two moral theories. Define the moral theories identified and explain your answer.

3. Provide a written response comparing and contrasting Gill’s and Callahan’s articles. In doing so, be sure to address the following question:

Do the authors agree on any one point about physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia?

4. By examining opposing articles on physician-assisted suicide, have you learned anything new that might help you better understand different contemporary issues moving forward? If so, explain. If not, explain why it is important to dedicate some time to defining both sides of a contemporary issue fully.