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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