The personhood paradox and the 'right to die'

Mary Ford

doi:10.1093/medlaw/fwi004

The personhood paradox and the 'right to die'

Mary Ford

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Abstract

Considers how the concept of personhood operates in end of life decision making, including the extent to which the right to die constitutes a paradox of personhood. Examines philosophical arguments on the properties of personhood and how the concept differs from mere existence as a human being. Assesses how these arguments affect the debate on the quality of life of persons in a persistent vegetative state (PVS) or with terminal illnesses.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	80-101
Number of pages	21
Journal	Medical Law Review
Volume	13
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/medlaw/fwi004
Publication status	Published - 2005

Keywords

euthanasia
human dignity
morals and law
persistent vegetative state
terminal illness

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