One of Gay-Williams's Arguments Against Euthanasia Is Premised in Part

question 426

Essay

One of Gay-Williams's arguments against euthanasia is premised in part on the claim that it is unnatural. Identify an action that might be considered unnatural but that, nevertheless, should be considered morally permissible. Explain why the action in question would be permissible, despite its unnaturalness.

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Definitions:

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, often abbreviated as DNA, is the carrier molecule encompassing genetic instructions instrumental in the growth, development, function, and reproduction of all acknowledged living entities and multiple viruses.

Anterior

Located towards the front of the body or closer to the head in comparison to another structure in the same body.

Posterior

Pertaining to or situated at the back of an organism or body part.

Genetic Map

A genetic map is a representation of the order and approximate distances between genes or other DNA sequences on a chromosome, valuable for understanding genetic linkage and inheritance patterns.