Euthanasia and the Desire for Harm

In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss the expansion of euthanasia in Canada and the ethics of harming another person who desires to be harmed. What is more important--to refrain from harming others, or to help others achieve their desire whatever it may b

An episode of the Men Among Demons podcast, hosted by Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe, titled "Euthanasia and the Desire for Harm" was published on August 24, 2022 and runs 47 minutes.

August 24, 2022 ·47m · Men Among Demons

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In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss the expansion of euthanasia in Canada and the ethics of harming another person who desires to be harmed. What is more important--to refrain from harming others, or to help others achieve their desire whatever it may be? Do humans sincerely desire what is best for themselves, or are there darker forces within us that we must wrestle?

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In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss the expansion of euthanasia in Canada and the ethics of harming another person who desires to be harmed. What is more important--to refrain from harming others, or to help others achieve their desire whatever it may be? Do humans sincerely desire what is best for themselves, or are there darker forces within us that we must wrestle?

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