Description

Part I: Right to Die Controversy

Is assisted suicide ever ethically justifiable? If so, under what conditions (consider cultural, religious, and personal influences)?

Consider the case of Brittany Maynard (view links below). Do you agree with her decision to end her own life to avoid suffering associated with brain cancer? Why or why not? Be very specific.

If you were suffering from a terminal illness like Brittany Maynard, what end-of-life instructions would you leave for your family?

http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/07/opinion/maynard-assisted-suicide-cancer-dignity/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.today.com/news/brittany-maynards-husband-talks-about-letting-her-go-1D80424130 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Part II: Your end of life

Consider Erikson’s notion of generativity. What things would you like to experience during adulthood in order to achieve generativity?

What would you want people to say about you at your funeral or memorial service? You can discuss personality traits, accomplishments, etc. (After you write this, make sure you do amazing things so that your loved ones will have amazing things to say!)