Essay Assignment
Right to Die
i. Goligher, E. C., Cigolini, M., Cormier, A., Donnelly, S., Ferrier, C., Gorshkov-Cantacuzène, V. A., ... Quinlan, J. (2019). Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are unethical acts. World Medical Journal, 65(1), 34-37.
ii. Calabrò, R. S., Naro, A., De Luca, R., Russo, M., Caccamo, L., Manuli, A., ... Bramanti, P. (2016). The right to die in chronic disorders of consciousness: Can we avoid the slippery slope argument? Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, 13(11-12), 12-24.
The articles provided argue opposite sides of the controversy. In 1,300 words:
i. Briefly analyze and compare the claims of both articles as well as the background of the controversy and how it became controversial. Include how historical perspectives and theories add to the controversy.
ii. Examine the evidence given in the articles and explain which article creates a stronger argument. You are not choosing a side that supports your beliefs. Describe why one article's argument is stronger than the other. Give examples from both. Include how current perspectives and theories support your rationale.
iii. Identify any logic fallacies that exist in both and explain what makes them logic fallacies
iv. Describe how the controversy you chose is applicable and significant to the world.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.