Keywords: Dying With Dignity
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INTERNATIONAL
- John Kleinsman
- 21 September 2010
11 Comments
The debate about euthanasia arises only in certain societies that see the world as
belonging to those who are independent, strong and productive. In a society in which the sick, dying,
disabled and elderly are undervalued, the 'right' to die will all too
quickly become a 'duty' to die.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 27 February 2009
3 Comments
Professor Martha Nussbaum's recent book Liberty of Conscience provides a rich textured treatment of the place of religion in the public square. If God is taken out of the picture,
it may be difficult to maintain a human rights commitment to the
weakest and most despised in society.
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MARGARET DOOLEY AWARD
- Ruth Limkin
- 13 August 2008
12 Comments
Euthanasia advocates often overlook the implication notions of dignity have for
those with disabilities. To say some of the processes of dying are undignified passes judgement not upon the death of
some, but upon the life of many.
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ARTS AND CULTURE
- Michael Ashby
- 29 May 2006
Basil Hume died as one of the most respected religious figures of the twentieth century. He was able to balance London and Rome without losing local liberals, or incurring curial and papal ire.
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