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What is Velleman's stance on institutionalizing the right to die?
What is Velleman's stance on institutionalizing the right to die?
- It should not be institutionalized (correct)
- It should be fully institutionalized
- It should be left to individual interpretation
- It should be institutionalized to some extent
Why does Velleman oppose the idea of a general right to die based on dignity or autonomy?
Why does Velleman oppose the idea of a general right to die based on dignity or autonomy?
- He believes in the absolute right to life and opposes all forms of euthanasia
- He is concerned about the societal implications of legalizing euthanasia
- He believes dependency is undignified and autonomy should not include choosing when to die (correct)
- He thinks dignity and autonomy are unrelated to the right to die
What does Velleman propose regarding euthanasia and doctors' legal obligations?
What does Velleman propose regarding euthanasia and doctors' legal obligations?
- Doctors should have the sole discretion to decide on euthanasia
- Doctors should be legally allowed but not required to offer euthanasia (correct)
- Euthanasia should be completely banned for doctors
- Doctors should be legally required to offer euthanasia to all patients
According to Velleman, what can be a harm in terms of having more options?
According to Velleman, what can be a harm in terms of having more options?
What does Velleman believe should not be explicitly enshrined?
What does Velleman believe should not be explicitly enshrined?
According to Velleman, why does he oppose institutionalizing a right to die?
According to Velleman, why does he oppose institutionalizing a right to die?
Why does Velleman believe that respect for autonomy does not mean allowing people to choose when to die?
Why does Velleman believe that respect for autonomy does not mean allowing people to choose when to die?
What does Velleman propose regarding the legal obligations of doctors in relation to euthanasia?
What does Velleman propose regarding the legal obligations of doctors in relation to euthanasia?
Why does Velleman argue that having more options can be harmful?
Why does Velleman argue that having more options can be harmful?
What is Velleman's stance on the idea of a general right to die?
What is Velleman's stance on the idea of a general right to die?
