According to Rachels, Which of the Following Is the Most

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Multiple Choice

According to Rachels, which of the following is the most common objection to the contention that active euthanasia is not morally any better or worse than passive euthanasia?

• A) Active euthanasia is morally worse than passive euthanasia because it causes greater suffering to the patient than passive euthanasia.
• B) Passive euthanasia is morally better than active euthanasia because it places less of a burden on friends and family of the patient.
• C) Active euthanasia is morally worse than passive euthanasia because it has a potentially corrupting effect on medical professionals.
• D) Passive euthanasia is morally better than active euthanasia because in cases of passive euthanasia the doctor does nothing to cause death.

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