In this book, C. G. Prado addresses the difficult question of when and whether it is rational to end one s life in order to escape devastating terminal illness. He specifically considers this question in light of the impact of multiculturalism on perceptions and judgments about what is right and wrong, permissible and impermissible. Prado introduces the idea of a coincidental culture to clarify the variety of values and commitments that influence decision. He also introduces the idea of a proxy premise to deal with reasoning issues that are raised by intractably held beliefs. Primarily...
In this book, C. G. Prado addresses the difficult question of when and whether it is rational to end one s life in order to escape devastating termina...