A Moral Argument Maintaining That It Is Better Not to Initiate

question 33

Multiple Choice

A moral argument maintaining that it is better not to initiate euthanasia practices since it will likely be too difficult to stop once one has begun to act in these ways is

• A) focused on enhancement of liberty
• B) a "slippery slope" argument
• C) principally concerned with prevention of suffering
• D) emphasizing the preeminent value of life in all instances
• E) dependent on the doctrine of "autonomy"

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Definitions:

Intraocular Pressure

The fluid pressure inside the eye, essential for maintaining the eye's shape and proper optical function.

Near Point

The closest distance at which an object can be seen clearly by the eye, a measure of the eye's ability to accommodate.

Inverted

Turned upside down or inside out; in a context of sequences, means having the order reversed.

Macula

A specialized central region of the retina responsible for high-acuity vision.