Why Is Euthanasia Morally Wrong
Rules exist in many contexts, not just in the case of legal rules or even moral rules. A rule is something that determines the way in which we behave, whether because we submit ourselves to it voluntarily, as would be the case with moral rules, or because it is enforceable in some general way, as would be the case with laws.
Many rules are neither morally binding, nor do they ultimately have the force of law attached to them. Nevertheless, they are necessary and generally adhered to because of the context in which they operate. Rules might also come about through custom or practice, and involve the disapproval of the community rather than any legal sanction if such a rule is broken. The bills of exchange act 1882 in effect did little more …show more content…
Abortion was first legalized in 1967, yet it would be fair to say that most people still believe it is morally wrong. Whiles English law clings to the idea that euthanasia is unacceptable there is clear call for its legalisation in recent cases such as R v DPP 2001, and even doctors have shown a moral acceptance of its need in instances of terminally ill patients suffering dreadful pain ad in R v Cox 1992 and R v Arthur 1981. Again many groups believe that this immoral as it denies the sanctity of human …show more content…
This can clearly be seen in the lack of a positive definition of dishonesty in s2 Theft Act 1968. Ghosh 1982. Morals also clearly change and develop. Views on homosexuality have dramatically altered since the trial of Oscar Wilde, and now the argument is more over whether or not gay couples should be able to legally parent children, than whether or not their sexual activities are acceptable or legal.
Despite the fact that law develops from a shared morality, there are nevertheless some very significant differences between the two.
Morality develops over a long period of time, while it is possible for law to be introduced instantly. Oscar Wilde was ruined and imprisoned over his rights to a sexual relationship as heterosexual couples. Law can be altered deliberately by legislation this means that behaviour which was against the law can be de-criminalised overnight.
Both law and morality are said to be normative. This means that they both dictate the way in which people are expected to behave. Moral viewpoints can clearly have an enormous influence on the making of laws, and some people argue that the criminal law represents a common moral
Many rules are neither morally binding, nor do they ultimately have the force of law attached to them. Nevertheless, they are necessary and generally adhered to because of the context in which they operate. Rules might also come about through custom or practice, and involve the disapproval of the community rather than any legal sanction if such a rule is broken. The bills of exchange act 1882 in effect did little more …show more content…
Abortion was first legalized in 1967, yet it would be fair to say that most people still believe it is morally wrong. Whiles English law clings to the idea that euthanasia is unacceptable there is clear call for its legalisation in recent cases such as R v DPP 2001, and even doctors have shown a moral acceptance of its need in instances of terminally ill patients suffering dreadful pain ad in R v Cox 1992 and R v Arthur 1981. Again many groups believe that this immoral as it denies the sanctity of human …show more content…
This can clearly be seen in the lack of a positive definition of dishonesty in s2 Theft Act 1968. Ghosh 1982. Morals also clearly change and develop. Views on homosexuality have dramatically altered since the trial of Oscar Wilde, and now the argument is more over whether or not gay couples should be able to legally parent children, than whether or not their sexual activities are acceptable or legal.
Despite the fact that law develops from a shared morality, there are nevertheless some very significant differences between the two.
Morality develops over a long period of time, while it is possible for law to be introduced instantly. Oscar Wilde was ruined and imprisoned over his rights to a sexual relationship as heterosexual couples. Law can be altered deliberately by legislation this means that behaviour which was against the law can be de-criminalised overnight.
Both law and morality are said to be normative. This means that they both dictate the way in which people are expected to behave. Moral viewpoints can clearly have an enormous influence on the making of laws, and some people argue that the criminal law represents a common moral