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James Rachels
1. What is the conventional doctrine held by the American Medical Association that Rachels describes? Do you think this is a good doctrine for doctors to follow? Why or why not?
2. Explain Rachels’s argument to the conclusion that there is no morally relevant difference between active and passive euthanasia. Is the argument compelling? Why or why not?
3. Is active euthanasia ever morally preferable to passive euthanasia? Why or why not?