The article challenges some normative and evaluative prerequisites and consequences of distinct approaches put forward in the current German debate on (physician-) assisted suicide. First, two alternative types of understanding and using the concept of self-determination (Selbstbestimmung) within this de bate are identified, concluding with the result of rejecting one while justifying the other. Second, it is argued in favour of a state preferring a rule of law which secures and supports a relationship-oriented and inclusion-sensitive lifestyle of as many citizens as possible. Against this background, the consequence is drawn to sustain the general prohibition of physician-assisted suicide within the established Professional Code for Physicians in Germany.
Enthalten in:
Zeitschrift für Evangelische Ethik; 2015/2 Kommentare, Studien, Berichte, Dokumentationen, Diskussionen, Rezensionen, Bibliographie
(2015)
Serie / Reihe: Zeitschrift für Evangelische Ethik
Personen: Dabrock, Peter
Dabrock, Peter:
Selbstbestimmungsalternativen zwischen ethischer Bewertung und rechtlicher Normierung : ein Beitrag (nicht nur) zur Sterbehilfe-Diskussion / von Peter Dabrock, 2015. - S.123-132 - (Zeitschrift für Evangelische Ethik) Suizidbeihilfe
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