Lives Not Worth Living: Rethinking Autonomy and Assisted Dying in the Light of Profound Disability

Autonomy in dying, as in living, is often considered the mark of a free and self-affirming human being. However, this idea clashes with the daily reality of many severely disabled people who live in complete dependency but not without dignity, joyful relationships, and meaningful participation in th...

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Main Author: Ripamonti, Lidia (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis [2018]
In: Journal of disability & religion
Year: 2018, Volume: 22, Issue: 3, Pages: 317-330
Further subjects:B disability models
B profound disabilities
B Relational Identity
B Autonomy
B assisted dying
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Summary:Autonomy in dying, as in living, is often considered the mark of a free and self-affirming human being. However, this idea clashes with the daily reality of many severely disabled people who live in complete dependency but not without dignity, joyful relationships, and meaningful participation in the lives of others. The author looks at the phenomenon of an anticipated death from a philosophical perspective and argues against overstating the importance of autonomy: Exploring positive dynamics of encounter and relational care can help discover the unique significance of those who are most vulnerable in our society.
ISSN:2331-253X
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of disability & religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/23312521.2018.1481804