The Right to Die

1. Introduction

Why has the right to die initiated such a vigorous debate among philosophers, lawyers and doctors? The Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution states "No State shell deprive…any person of life, liberty or property, without due process of law." [1] However, how does one define life? Even more so, how do we define a life worth living? Does the right to privacy give the individual freedom to choose even on issues concerning the termination of his own life? Or does the state have the right to interfere with person's choice to terminate his life if it is in the best interest of the society? This paper will try to address the issues stated above by taking into consideration arguments of both sides, pro and against the right to euthanasia.

2.1 Nancy Cruzan's Case shapes History

The case of Nancy Cruzan is now part of the history of the US Constitution for it arose the most extensive debate so far in terms of the right to die. After her car......

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Title: The Right To Die
Approximate Word Count: 2113
Approximate Pages: 9 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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