The Right to Die and the Right to Live: Perspectives on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide (IN: Suicide in Canada, edited by A A Leenaars, S Wenckstern, I Sakinofsky, R J Dyck, M J Kral & R C Bland)

This chapter begins by presenting definitions of euthanasia & discussing the distinction beetween euthanasia & other acts that may result in premature death. The major arguments in support of & against the legalization of euthanasia are briefly summarized, then considered in terms of human-rights issues involving euthanasia & suicide. The chapter concludes with a comparison of arguments based upon moral & philosophical beliefs & arguments based upon practical concerns. (20 refs.)