Euthanasia, also known as good death is defined by the article, ‘What Is Euthanasia?’, as the illegal, peaceful and painless death of a patient through medically administered drugs. Patients who are suffering from a terminal or incurable illness deserve the freedom of choosing to continue to fight or choosing how they end their lives. Euthanasia […]
When Mary was 28 years old she was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. Her doctor quoted her time to less than a month. However, if she chose to endure chemotherapy, she could have more time with her family. Mary decided she did not want to be in pain […]
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Get startedDating back to the early 1800’s, euthanasia and physician-assisted death have been a topic of controversy and continues to this today. Euthanasia can be defined in many ways, according to the text from Touhy and Jett (2018), “Euthanasia means that someone other than the patient commits an action with the intent to end a patient’s […]
Introduction Convenience Euthanasia is very common in the veterinary field. As an undergraduate student in an animal science/pre-veterinarian major and a person who volunteered for several years in different animal hospitals, I have witnessed several pet owners desiring convenience euthanasia. A main topic of discussion is the ethical and moral views behind the acts of […]
In the Netherlands the art and control of euthanasia and assisted suicide has gained significant concern. This practice is being used as a point in discussions beyond Netherlands and also in the Netherlands; hence, a clear explanation of the situation there is necessary. One of the key questions about euthanasia is that if there are […]
In Indian philosophy and rituals there has been given a justifiable idea of one’s death in accordance of own will (ikchacha mrityu). Veer Savarkar and Vinobha Bhave are the well-known examples of the person choosing to end their lives by refusing the consumption of all-nutrition. Even Mahatma Gandhi supported this notion. Mythology says Lord Rama […]
The exceptional advances in clinical science and innovation have not been without a critical effect on society. They have brought into front line gives that are modifying the example of human living and cultural qualities. Pari passu with these progressions is the upsurge of certification of human rights, self-rule, and opportunity of decision. These issues […]
“At my age, I get up in the morning. I eat breakfast. And then I just sit until lunchtime. Then I have a bit of lunch and just sit. What’s the use of that?” David Goodall, a 104-year-old Australian scientist, decided to end his life at a clinic in Switzerland. Having a longer life may […]
It’s understandable why some patients and their family members would rather choose euthanasia and assisted suicide. Depending on the patient’s situation, euthanasia or PAS may be the cheaper option compared to the medical bills in the future, and not every family has the financial stability to deal with that. With this, the patient feels as […]
“Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It’s the transition that’s troublesome” (Isaac Asimov). A person can have a disease that cannot be cured, causing high levels of discomfort and agony. When it comes to the matter of death, unfortunately not everyone receives an ideal ending. Typically, one’s final days or weeks are determined by doctors […]
In the United States, a large percentage of the food citizens eat contain genetically modified ingredients. Food manufacturers in the United States are not required to label genetically modified ingredients on food products. Therefore, many citizens are unaware of what their food contains. Genetically modified organisms are produced as a result of changes made to […]
On August 28, 1963, in front of the Lincoln Memorial building, Martin Luther King Jr. gave a historical speech about humanity and equality of African Americans citizens. An estimated 250,000 people stood and listened to the civil rights activists as one of the largest civil rights demonstrations took place in America. The civil rights activist’s […]
‘Eveline’ by way of James Joyce, is an episodic story of a lively Irish young girl, and her venture to give up her cold and lifeless life to stay in splendid, super Buenos Aires along with her young sweetheart. Without any delay, if just she has the depth the make that soar and swallow her […]
A hero is defined as, “a person who is admired…for…outstanding achievements…or noble qualities.” (dictionary.com). Heroes are well-known for their actions of being brave, powerful, and acting with honor. Courage can not be evaluated from the outside, though, as courage comes from the inside. “‘Bravery is the management of fear,” said Dr. Tissington. He then goes […]
Military might and conquest have always been attributed to heroes. Every generation has young people believing in past heroes and often set out to go to war in the name of echoing and promoting the values of one fighting for their nation or their glory. The epic of Beowulf comes out as an illustration of […]
The Mead Hall can be seen as the soul of a Hrothgar’s kingdom in ‘Beowulf’, the reasoning behind it is the offerings of coziness and warmth to the soldiers and the civilians. Because of this, the merit of the mead halls were ineffable. Often, the Mead Hall’s would be embellished in all kinds of expensive […]
Beowulf is an epic that has been created as a result of generations of oral tradition and storytelling. Infused with elements of Christianity and paganism, the story portrays the heroic journey of a character as he overcomes many obstacles and in the end he attains victory for his people. Today, this work of literature is […]
Every story has a character who is a hero and fights the monster they are presented with. Beowulf is named after the hero Beowulf who was the main character, Beowulf was declared a hero after he fought three battles to become a hero; he fought Grendel, Grendel’s mom, and finally a dragon. The first battle […]
A hero is one who is not only strong, but one who uses his strength to uphold others. A hero is humble, brave and selfless. In the epic Beowulf, the tale demonstrates every characteristic fitting an Anglo-Saxon hero. Beowulf is honest, loyal, and courageous. He portrays these characteristics in the battle against Grendel, the battle […]
Throughout historic times in which war was rampant, a hero of the age always seemed to follow suit. In the audacious tales of Le Morte D’Arthur and Beowulf, the epic poems describe the most heroic men of the chivalric and Anglo- Saxon times. It is important, however, to note that even though there are a […]
Though the play ‘Antigone,’ is from ancient times, it possess many modern elements. The struggles displayed in the play have survived time and are still relevant today. A popular conflict we see in both ‘Antigone’ and modern day life is the issue of civil disobedience. In the play, we are first introduced to Antigone and […]
Antigone is a tragedy that deals with conflict and despair at the end of the story. Creon who is the King, creates a law that states no one is to bury the body of Polyneices because Polyneices was the brother who started the fight between him and Eteocles in Thebes. Eteocles was the only brother […]
Antigone is the quintessential character who knowingly risks her life to comply with divine order, familial loyalty and social decency. Antigone, with her defensive posture of sacred laws that no human will can prohibit, is the heroine that will die to defend divine order. The conflict is with Creon, king and uncle of Antigone and […]
I believe that being american means to greet or being nice to people you don’t know from all over the world. To try to be respectful to anything or anyone and not fight over dumb stuff. I also believe that if someone is mean to you, you can try to be nice to them. My […]
There are a lot of connections between Fahrenheit 451 and the Cold War. The novel of Fahrenheit 451 reflects the period it was made in. Its themes of information, censorship, and ignorance are reflective of the ideas from the Cold War itself. The war causes thoughts about the future of the country—some of those thoughts […]
“On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States.During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.” Stated Project Sanctuary, Domestic Violence is violent or aggressive behavior in the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner. This is […]
It was a crisp October night. Pulling into the driveway, I felt tension rising as I entered the house, yelling and crashing noise erupted. Another norm I have become accustomed to. My mother hunkered down against the wall, hands raised above her head to avoid the shattering of glass around her. She’s crying uncontrollably, eyes […]
‘If there is one message that echoes forth from this conference, let it be that human rights are women’s rights and women’s rights are human rights, once and for all,’ declared First Lady Hillary Clinton to the United Nations at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in September 1995 (PBS). Clinton, a staunch […]
Domestic violence is violence or destructive behavior abuse by one person which usually is a male figure against another which in most cases is a female figure. In a domestic setting such as in marriage or cohabitation. Speaker Jackson Katz an Anti-sexism educator speaks on how gender violence is a male’s issue as well as […]
Domestic violence is something that can happen to anyone regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. In our week 13 and 14 discussions, we focused on the U.S’s take on domestic violence, however, it is critical to also talk about how domestic violence is viewed in other countries as well. There have been […]
