ethics civics MCQ #243

The standard ways of distinguishing between active and passive euthanasia are:

ethics civics MCQ #243

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The standard ways of distinguishing between active and passive euthanasia are:

    • A) Practical euthanasia
    • B) Act/omission
    • C) Passive euthanasia
    • D) Active euthanasia

    Answer: Act/omission

    Explanation: The standard philosophical distinction between active and passive euthanasia rests on the act/omission distinction: active euthanasia involves a deliberate act, while passive euthanasia involves withholding treatment.