Abstract

The article analyzes the ethical problems that arise in the process of discourse on voluntary departure from life, examines the ethical aspects of existing views on euthanasia. It is noted that adherence to the principles and rules of biomedical ethics is of particular importance when making decisions regarding the end of life. The paper presents the relationship between the characteristics of modern society and hedonistic tendencies, determined when choosing the value orientations of young people who have chosen medicine as their future profession. In this regard, it is necessary to discuss issues related to the ethical aspects of euthanasia at interdisciplinary platforms in the professional community of representatives of medicine, philosophy, law and religious organizations. The author comes to the conclusion that following the norms of morality in the activities of a doctor, determined by the centuries-old achievements of philosophical thought, predetermines the trajectory of his professional activity in terms of the duty he performs.

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