Bioética y Legislación - Law Book - by Noelia Melina Garone - Di Placido Editorial (Spanish)

Exploring Euthanasia: A Comprehensive Analysis

This book, featuring a thought-provoking foreword by Guillermo Garone, offers a deep dive into the complex and ethically challenging topic of euthanasia. It is structured methodically, covering a wide range of critical areas:

Understanding Euthanasia:
The book commences with a clear overview, establishing a common understanding of what euthanasia entails. It then proceeds to analyze Argentine legislation related to patient rights, including the impact of Laws 26.529 and 26.742.

Exploring International Perspectives:
The book ventures into the international arena, dissecting the right to life in the Inter-American human rights system. It examines landmark cases, such as the Artavia Murillo case against Costa Rica, where the Inter-American Court of Human Rights evolved into a bioethical tribunal. It also touches on concerns regarding the recognition of the right to legal personality and fears of a return to state-sanctioned euthanasia.

Ethical Dimensions and Legal Frameworks:
One of the central themes of the book is the ethical aspect of euthanasia. It explores concepts such as dignity as an attribute, autonomy, freedom, and the prohibition of cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment. Drawing from the experiences of the European Court of Human Rights, it considers the right to decide when and how one should die, including cases where individuals must make decisions on behalf of others.

A Global Perspective:
The book provides invaluable insights by comparing the regulation of euthanasia across several countries, including Belgium, Colombia, various states in the United States (such as Oregon, Washington, California, and Vermont), Montana, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Uruguay.

Addressing the Slippery Slope Argument:
One of the most persistent arguments against euthanasia is the slippery slope fallacy. The book critically examines this recurring argument and its implications.

Comprehensive Appendices and Resources:
For further depth, the book includes two appendices, an extensive bibliography, and a list of consulted documents and jurisprudence, encompassing both national and international sources.

This comprehensive analysis navigates the complex ethical, legal, and international dimensions of euthanasia, providing a well-rounded perspective on this sensitive topic.

• Author: Garone, Noelia Melina
• Editorial: Di Placido
• ISBN: 9789871769643
• Pages: 102
• Format: 23 cm x 16 cm
• Language: Spanish
• Edition date: 2021
• Binding: Paperback
• Subjects: Bioethics Constitutional Law - Human rights