Question

How would someone respond to this question using the ethical principles of a natural law theorist Scenario #6 In 1993 the Netherlands passed a law permitting physicians to assist in the suicide of terminally ill patients. The law requires that the patient's decision to die be informed and irrevocable, and that there be no other solution acceptable to the patient that would improve the situation. In the USA the state of Oregon has a law allowing physicians to prescribe medication that would end a person's life if it is requested and under certain conditions. Would it be morally correct for New York State to have such a law? How would someone respond to this question using the ethical principles of a natural law theorist

Answer 1

#. Natural law is a theory in ethics and philosophy that says that human beings possess intrinsic values that govern our reasoning and behavior. Natural law maintains that these rules of right and wrong are inherent in people and are not created by society or court judges.

#. According to the Natural theory ,it would not be morally correct for New York to have such a law because the natural theory says that the power to take the life is with the God only , we humans does not have any right or authority to take the life a patient even if it's a terminally ill patient or requested by the patient .