Title :

Voluntary assisted dying and euthanasia’s perpetual pendulum in Australia

Author(s) :

Wagner, Anne [Auteur]
Centre de Recherche Droits et Perspectives du droit (CRDP) - ULR 4487

Journal title :

International Journal of Legal Discourse

Volume number :

8

Pages :

p.225-234

Publisher :

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Publication date :

2023-12-15

English keyword(s) :

voluntary assisted dying (VAD)
perpetual pendulum
end-of-life care regulations
Australian state laws
legal conflict
ethics

HAL domain(s) :

Sciences de l'Homme et Société/Droit

English abstract : [en]

This paper delves into the intricate relationship between euthanasia and the perpetual pendulum concept, which challenges conventional linear understandings of time and legal principles. Examining euthanasia through the ...
Show more >This paper delves into the intricate relationship between euthanasia and the perpetual pendulum concept, which challenges conventional linear understandings of time and legal principles. Examining euthanasia through the perpetual pendulum concept, inspired by Deleuze and Guattari’s rhizome theory, underscores that the acceptance or prohibition of euthanasia is deeply intertwined with evolving societal values and conceptual frameworks. It advocates for adaptable legal interpretations and an acknowledgment of the relative nature of time, allowing for the reevaluation and reinterpretation of legal principles in response to changing perspectives. The legal landscape of euthanasia in Australia, with varying state laws and potential conflicts with federal statutes, serves as a compelling case study. It emphasizes the ongoing need for discussion, adaptation, and ethical introspection to balance individual autonomy with broader legal and ethical considerations in the context of end-of-life care.Show less >

Language :

Anglais

Audience :

Internationale

Popular science :

Non

Administrative institution(s) :

Université de Lille

Collections :

• Centre de Recherche Droits et Perspectives du droit (CRDP) - ULR 4487

Research team(s) :

L’Équipe René Demogue

Submission date :

2024-02-24T13:12:27Z
2024-02-29T12:54:57Z