Evaluate arguments dealing with active euthanasia

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Evaluate two of the following arguments dealing with Active Euthanasia. Make sure to start your discussion by defining "active euthanasia." If you can, you might also try to formulate each of the two arguments in terms of premises and a conclusion. Focus only on the two arguments that you pick!

i. AE is morally wrong because there is always a chance, however, small, that the patient may "miraculously" recover or that a "miraculous" cure for her terminal condition may be found.

ii. AE is wrong because it involves destroying property (namely, the patient's body) on loan from God.

iii. AE is wrong because killing (active) is always worse than letting die (passive).

iv. AE is permissible because it respects the patient's free choice (autonomy).

v. AE is permissible because it sometimes benefits the patient.

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