The Ethics of Determining One’s Own Death
Essays on Den Hartogh’s What Kind of Death
9789048569250
128 pages
Amsterdam University Press
Overview
This collection brings together key contributions on the ethics of end-of-life decisions, inspired by the publication of What Kind of Death: The Ethics of Determining One’s Own Death, a new standard work by professor Govert den Hartogh. The topics covered reflect the book's comprehensive approach, with its central themes explored by ethicists, legal experts, and medical professionals. The various contributions offer a thorough examination of the major steps in Den Hartogh’s 'dual track approach'. This collection serves as a valuable supplement to the book and an important contribution to the ongoing debate about patient self-determination and well-being as foundational values in the ethics of determining one’s own death.
Author Bio
Dr. Gijs van Donselaar, retired teacher of Ethics and Political Philosophy at the University of Amsterdam and Leiden University
Prof. Dr. Peter Rijpkema, professor of Jurisprudence at the University of Amsterdam
Dr. Henri Wijsbek, retired teacher of Ethics at the University of Amsterdam
