Scholar

James Rachels

1941–2003 · Argued there is no moral difference between killing and letting die.

Biography

James Rachels challenged the active/passive distinction in euthanasia, arguing that killing and letting die are morally equivalent.

Key Ideas

  • No moral difference between killing and letting die.
  • Critique of the acts/omissions doctrine.

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Exam Importance

A wider voice in Euthanasia challenging the active/passive distinction.