URDu 13 MERCY KILLING: CONCEPT, HISTORY AND JUSTIFICATION (STUDY OF WESTERN THOUGHTS)

قطع حیات بجذبہ رحم : تصور ،تاریخ اور جواز (مغربی مفکرین کی آراء کا مطالعہ)

Abstract

Euthanasia is bioethical dilemma. Different countries are striving for its legalization. The Proponents consider that Euthanasia is against the dignity of human being, and everyone has right to relief his pain. They think that human beings have to live a life which is according to the standard of humanity but when a person suffers from a disease which is incurable, his standard of life goes down to a level which is not suitable for a human being. So, in such condition, they should have the right to end their lives with dignity. This paper basically deals with what is the concept of Euthanasia. What is its history and what rationale do its proponents and opponents present? This research is historical, analytical, and descriptive. The views of both parties have been analyzed. The research shows that it is not a new phenomenon. Its roots are found in the Greek period. Its proponents take it as a savior of human dignity and freedom. It’s the basic right of every human to decide about the end of his life. On the other side, the opponents think that it is unethical, and we don’t have a right to end our lives as we are a part of the big plan of God.