Euthenasia

<Tab/>Euthanasia has been an extensive and hot topic for discussion in the basis of morality and health care services. First, we must have a clear concept on what euthanasia actually is. The term "euthanasia" is originated from Greek language. "Eu" means "good" whereas "thanatos" means "death". By combining both meanings, the word "euthanasia" means "easy, painless death". There are two types of euthanasia - voluntary and involuntary. Voluntary euthanasia involves …

…a lot of values and duties based on beliefs that people take for granted most of the time (Purtilo, 1999). Justification of moral rightness and wrongness are usually based on ethical theories consists of philosophical reasons as mentioned above. Harmful actions towards others are surely destroying the harmony in society. So, by justifying with ethical theories, we could conclude that any forms of euthanasia as in the case of Liang are morally wrong and not permitted.