Description
EUTHANASIA IN SPAIN
Book Summary
This collective essay gathers the dissenting voices of doctors, legal experts, and philosophers who were excluded from the drafting process of the Law on the Regulation of Euthanasia in Spain. The work offers a critical and pluralistic perspective on a law passed with hardly any public debate, with the aim of providing the reader with solid arguments and alternatives to euthanasia. A rigorous analysis that invites reflection on the protection of the most vulnerable and the health of our democracy.
What is it about?
The book analyzes the approval process of the Law on the Regulation of Euthanasia in Spain, questioning the lack of participation from advisory bodies such as the Bioethics Committee and the absence of a deep parliamentary debate. Through contributions from experts in medicine, law, and philosophy, arguments against euthanasia are presented and alternatives such as palliative care are explored. The work argues that the morality of a society is measured by the protection it offers to its weakest and most vulnerable citizens, promoting a healthy pluralism that fosters democratic health.
Main themes
- Critical analysis of the legislative process of the Euthanasia Law in Spain.
- Defense of life and protection of the most vulnerable in the face of illness and disability.
- Alternatives to euthanasia, such as palliative care and end-of-life support.
- The role of bioethics, philosophy, and law in the debate on the end of life.
- Importance of pluralism and public debate in a democratic society.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in the ethical, legal, and social debate on euthanasia, as well as healthcare professionals, legal experts, philosophers, and social science students. It is also highly useful for anyone wishing to form an informed opinion on one of the most controversial laws in recent Spain.
What this book contributes
- A critical and documented vision of the approval process of the Euthanasia Law.
- Solid arguments from medicine, law, and philosophy for the public debate.
- Real alternatives to euthanasia, focused on patient care and protection.
- A profound reflection on the value of life and human vulnerability.
Technical data
- Author: MASFERRER DOMINGO, ANICETO
- Publisher: EDICIONES RIALP S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: ETHICAL ISSUES: EUTHANASIA AND THE RIGHT TO DIE
- Collection: NON-COLLECTION
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2021
- Number of pages: 170
- Weight: 239 g
Editorial review
This is a necessary and timely work that provides a plural and dissenting perspective on a highly topical subject. Its value lies in offering rigorous arguments and alternatives to euthanasia, in a context where public debate has been limited. Recommended for those seeking a deep and critical understanding of the law and its ethical and social implications.