Ethics in Social Science: Analysis of Euthanasia Case Study

Running head: ETHICS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Discussion........................................................................................................................................2
Ethical Analysis and Dilemmas...................................................................................................2
Application of Theories related to Euthanasia.............................................................................4
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................6
References........................................................................................................................................7

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Topic: Euthanasia
Introduction
The report addressees the cases study with the topic Euthanasia, which is the practice of
intentionally ending or terminating a life in order to provide relive a sick person from his or her
pain or sufferings (Cohen et al. 2014). The paper analyzes the case study related to Euthanasia
and identifies the dilemmas associated with the case study and also ethically analyzes the
dilemmas. The paper also identifies two theories that include Rule Utilitarianism and Kant’s
Theory, which are related to the topic. These two theories are analyzed and all the components of
these theories framework are applied, that includes the strengths and weakness of these
theories .The paper also provides the feasible and ethical solution to the dilemma associated with
the topic of the case study, Euthanasia synthesizing the main arguments that have been made
throughout the paper .
Discussion
Ethical Analysis and Dilemmas
In this case study, it has been observed that a lady has been suffering from a incurable
disease and she is on the brink of dying within weeks. The husband of the lady, who has spent 40
years with her, is compelled to see the sufferings and the agonies which his life partner has to go
through every day. The woman has been provided with all ranges of medications in order to heal
her ailment, which included anti-depressants, painkillers and others but to no avail. The husband
of the lady is well aware of the fact that the lady desires to die with dignity as she is suffering a
lot and not able to bear the pain due to the terminal illness. However, the lady is physically not in